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Parish priests, whose life’s work revolves around other people and their relationship with God, have experienced COVID-19 losses as they adjust to life without Sunday Masses, prayer groups and close contact with parishioners.
As virus sweeps globe, Church keeps the faith
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterCatholic dioceses around the world are preparing for a Holy Week of empty churches and virtual liturgies — and Easter Masses with empty pews — amid widespread global shutdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19.
All churches closed in Archdiocese of Toronto
By Catholic Register StaffAfter previously cancelling public celebrations of the sacraments including daily and Sunday Masses, the Archdiocese of Toronto has taken the additional step of entirely closing its churches to public access.
Salt + Light takes aim at web world
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCord-cutting Canadians who are cancelling cable TV services are a conundrum Canada’s Catholic TV service hopes to conquer.
Moms build a 'village' of mentorship for postpartum moms
By Agnieszka Ruck, Canadian Catholic NewsVANCOUVER -- It may take a village to raise a child, but Abbotsford mom Renae Regehr recently found herself wondering: what happens when parents don’t have a village to turn to?
A gift for the (medieval) ages...
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterLike many bright, young undergraduates, Tony Comper startedwith an ambitious course load last fall, but found he had to back off as the year wore on.
Group claims physicians being ‘bullied’
By Brian Dryden, Canadian Catholic NewsOTTAWA -- An anti-euthanasia doctors group claims health workers are being “bullied” into providing assisted suicide.
Closures put pressure on major campaigns
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterThe global pandemic that threatens lives is also bad news for Church finances — with Toronto’s ShareLife and the national Share Lent campaigns thrown into uncertainty by school closures and Mass cancellations.
Toronto Good Friday procession cancelled in wake of COVID-19
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterThe annual Good Friday procession through downtown Toronto streets is another victim of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shelters step up efforts for vulnerable
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterSociety’s most vulnerable are often lost in the shuffle at the best of times, but with the world being blindsided by COVID-19 those operating programs for the homeless and marginalized are working to ensure these people are not forgotten.
Mass continues online and on TV
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterChurch doors may be closed and the opportunity for a communal celebration of the Eucharist have ceased for the time being, but the Mass will go on, said Cardinal Thomas Collins.