In Appalachia and Silicon Valley, bishops see good and stark in the pandemic
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — With a lot of physical ground to cover, a priority for Lexington Bishop John E. Stowe is…
Pandemic inspires artist to create icon of Christ as healer
By Michelle Martin Catholic News Service CHICAGO — When word came that Illinois residents were being asked to stay home and the Archdiocese of Chicago…
Congress urged to address needs of minorities in new pandemic relief bill
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service CLEVELAND — The needs of poor and minority communities that face greater health risks from pollution and economic disparities…
Prayers pouring into Baltimore Archdiocese offer window into pandemic
By Tim Swift Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — As the coronavirus pandemic paralyzed the country and filled hospitals with patients suffering from COVD-19 symptoms, hundreds…
Emergency multitasking: Vatican says keep all vulnerable in mind
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Internally displaced people — those forced to flee their homes, but who do not cross into…
Dolphins coach Don Shula remembered as unassuming, daily Massgoing man
By Lynn Ramsey Catholic News Service MIAMI — Miami Dolphins fans knew Don Shula for his success on the field. But those blessed to see…
Rural life novena ends on May 15 feast of St. Isidore, farmers’ patron
By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A rural life novena to St. Isidore, patron saint of farmers, begins May 7 and ends May…
Pope prays families find creative ways to keep the peace under quarantine
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Praying for families around the world who have been restricted to their homes because of the…
Bishops around country consecrate U.S. to Mary amid COVID-19 pandemic
By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Bishops throughout the United States reconsecrated the country to Mary as the nation continues to struggle in…
Obispos mexicanos anuncian plan ‘familias sin hambre’ durante pandemia
Por David Agren Catholic News Service CIUDAD DE MÉXICO — Los obispos de México han pedido al gobierno federal que reconsidere su respuesta al…