Helping to create pathways back into employment, especially for long-term employees, limits the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on vulnerable communities.
Inside the Capitol: Standing in solidarity with hospitality workers
Photos of the Week: March 22, 2021
In the spotlight: St. Patrick’s Day, vigil for shooting victims, Myanmar violence
Parish festivals, similar celebrations remain prohibited, bishop says
Bishop Kettler encouraged parishes to instead consider alternatives to their annual festivals, such as fundraising raffles and drive-thru/takeout food options for parishioners.
Photos of the Week: March 15, 2021
In the spotlight: Ministry of consolation, tsunami anniversary, migrant farewell
Ask Father Tom: Gathering together again
“As it becomes possible gradually to resume our accustomed Catholic practices, it will be important again to make the effort to be there.”
Bishop Kettler addresses moral questions surrounding COVID-19 vaccines
“It is morally permissible to receive any of the three vaccines — Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson — currently being shipped around the country.”
Returning from Iraq, pope talks about ‘risks’ taken on trip
Asked about his meeting March 6 in Najaf with Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, an authority figure for Shiite Muslims in Iraq and around the world, Pope Francis said it “was good for my soul” and was another step on the path of promoting greater understanding and cooperation with Muslims.
Bishop Kettler: Lessons learned one year into the pandemic
“Kindness is an act of love that’s especially needed amid the anxiety and sorrow over COVID and other societal challenges today.”