Even in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic that closed churches and prevented Masses, many still found a way to celebrate Easter.
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Chicago Priests Volunteer and Train to Give Last Rites to COVID-19 Patients
Two weeks ago, the Archdiocese of Chicago, under the leadership of Cardinal Blase Cupich, decided to recruit a group of volunteer priests to visit and give last rites to terminally ill coronavirus patients
On an Easter Under Quarantine, Pope Calls Resurrection a ‘Contagion of Hope’
Pope Francis Easter Sunday prayed for those suffering due to either global conflict or the coronavirus, saying Christ’s resurrection brings both light and hope to the darkness of an oppressed and suffering world.
Even in Time of Pandemic, Easter Proclaims the Victory of Life, Pope Says
Pope Francis celebrates the Easter Vigil in a dark and nearly empty St. Peter’s Basilica.
Andrea Bocelli to Livestream Easter Performance From Empty Duomo Cathedral
On Easter Sunday, there will be music for hope as one of the world’s most talented artists, Andrea Bocelli, performs from inside the Duomo, Milan’s most famous cathedral.
Bishop DiMarzio Says ‘It’s Time To Make Peace’ in Palm Sunday Video Statement
The Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, has released a video statement today on this Palm Sunday. Bishop DiMarzio reminds us that the blessed palms signify victory and peace, and in order to truly welcome this into our lives at Easter, we must rid ourselves of resentment.
East Elmhurst Priest is Latest Victim of COVID-19
Father Gioacchino Basile, pastor of Saint Gabriel’s in East Elmhurst, Queens is the latest priest to pass away due to complications associated with COVID-19.
Live Polish Mass Included in New NET-TV Schedule
The Diocese of Brooklyn has announced an expanded broadcast schedule of live Masses that includes one in Polish.
Now Is Not the Time to Fight, it’s Time to Unite
As we write this, the situation in our world, due to COVID-19’s spread, seems pretty dire.
A Dangerous Distortion of History
This has been the strangest Lent of our lives, as it will be during the Holy Week we start this Sunday. The crowds that usually fill our churches with palm leaves in their hands, won’t be there. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the suspension of Masses and the closing of churches.