Category: Pandemic

Dialogue, sustainability should be a forefront of tourism

by bcadmin | Sep 27, 2022 | Cardinal Michael Czerny, COVID-19, News, Pandemic, Tourism, U.S. & World News | 0 |

While tourism was severely affected by COVID-19, the pandemic may also present an opportunity to revitalize and renew the sector, said Cardinal Michael Czerny.

Pope tells 80,000 teens not to be afraid of life

by bcadmin | Apr 19, 2022 | Coronavirus, Easter, lead, News, Pandemic, Pope Francis, Ukraine, Ukraine Crisis, Vatican, Young People, Youth | 0 |

In one of the largest public gatherings he’s held since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis urged thousands of youth Monday to have the courage to follow Jesus, despite the fears and insecurities they might have.

Pandemic pushes kids’ mental health issues to forefront

by bcadmin | Mar 1, 2022 | Children's Hospital Association, COVID-19, Featured, Kids' mental health issues, News, Pandemic, U.S. & World News | 0 |

Off and on, since the COVID-19 pandemic began and in-person instruction resumed, St. Joseph School counselor Suzanne Krumpelman in Fayetteville has spoken to students to gauge how they are coping.

Pandemic gave parishioners an idea of what it means to be homebound

by bcadmin | Nov 24, 2021 | Extraordinary ministers of holy Communion, homebound, Lori Hannasch, News, Pandemic, Practicing Catholic, St. John Neumann in Eagan | 0 |

The pandemic gave many of the faithful a taste of what it’s like to be homebound. The suspension of public Masses in March 2020, and later, limited Mass attendance, meant many Catholics experienced a greater connection with those not able to receive Communion on a regular basis, said Lori Hannasch, pastoral care director at St. John Neumann in Eagan.

Rejection letters and the spiritual life

by bcadmin | Nov 10, 2021 | Agatha Christie, Bridgerton, Dong-hyuk, J.K. Rowling, Louisa May Alcott, Netflix, News, Pandemic, Squid Game, Tiger King, Twenty Something | 0 |

Just as “Tiger King” became a defining show of our early quarantine days and “Bridgerton” carried us through the first COVID winter, “Squid Game” has dominated this fall. It’s not hard to see how the Korean drama resonates more deeply in the pandemic’s long shadow.

Embracing joy

by bcadmin | Sep 16, 2021 | Emergence from the pandemic, News, Pandemic, Simple Holiness | 0 |

Embracing joy feels so good, especially as we begin a new school year and all the possibilities it holds for learning during the continued emergence from the pandemic.

Archbishop Hebda discusses return to Sunday Mass obligation

by bcadmin | Jun 25, 2021 | archbishop bernard hebda, COVID-19, Holy days of obligation, Mass obligation, News, obligation, Pandemic, Practicing Catholic, Sunday Mass obligation | 0 |

With reinstatement of the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation taking effect the first weekend in July, Archbishop Bernard Hebda joined “Practicing Catholic” radio program host Patrick Conley to discuss both the decision to suspend and the decision to resume that obligation.

When Jesus Sleeps

by bcadmin | Jun 18, 2021 | Between the Sundays, COVID-19, Faith, Featured, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Living the Faith, News, Pandemic, Pope Francis, Prayer, storm, suffering, trust | 0 |

“Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?“ One of the most powerful moments of Francis’ pontificate was his Urbi et Orbi address on March 27, 2021. It was a stunning, dramatic scene: the Pope alone in a dark, looming piazza of St. Peter’s wit…

Archbishop Chaput: Some Catholic bishops were “too compliant” with pandemic restrictions

by bcadmin | Jun 4, 2021 | Archbishop Charles Chaput, Church closings, COVID-19, News, News Briefs, Pandemic | 0 |

Washington D.C., Jun 3, 2021 / 19:00 pm The Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia last week said that some Catholic bishops were “too compliant” with state and local restrictions on churches during the recent pandemic. “If […]

Survey: Religiosity seems to be ‘buffer’ against some pandemic stresses

by bcadmin | May 30, 2021 | Catholic Church, Catholic News Service, Church in the US, COVID-19, COVID-19 pandemic, News, Pandemic, worship | 0 |

The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on participation in religious services just as it did on workplaces, but a new survey indicates strong emotional resilience from those who consider their faith vital to their existence.

Washington cardinal leads worldwide rosary for end to COVID-19 pandemic

by bcadmin | May 17, 2021 | News, Pandemic, U.S. & World News, Washington cardinal, worldwide rosary | 0 |

Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory led a recitation of rosary May 17, imploring Mary to “entrust to her Son” all those affected by the pandemic.

Walz eases COVID precautions, including indoor social distancing beginning May 28

by bcadmin | May 6, 2021 | covid, Local News, Masks, News, Pandemic, social distancing, Walz | 0 |

As of May 28, social distancing requirements and group size limits will be eliminated at houses of worship, businesses and other public places.