Priests have not been spared from being infected — and dying — as COVID-19 sweeps the world.
Aid programs a model for basic income
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterMany of the financial measures being rolled out by governments to help people weather the COVID-19 storm would be unnecessary if Canada had a basic income policy, say basic income advocates.
Groups call for emergency benefits to help non-citizens
ByOTTAWA -- Francisco Rico-Martinez knows that many of the people he helps at a Toronto refugee centre are worried about how they and their families could be impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis.
Cardinal Collins adds children’s online chat to Holy Week schedule
By Catholic Register StaffCardinal Thomas Collins will participate in a live online interaction with parents and children as part of extensive Holy Week and Easter activities and services announced by the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Quebec dioceses start temporary layoffs
By Catholic News ServiceQUEBEC CITY -- As the Quebec government tightens measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and allows only essential services, the Catholic dioceses of the province have started temporary layoffs affecting hundreds of Catholic employees and priests.
Subsidy saves jobs in Toronto archdiocese
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterRelief programs implemented by the federal government to counter the economic fallout from COVID-19 have staved off significant pay cuts for priests and saved staff at the Archdiocese of Toronto offices and parishes from layoffs.
‘New normal’ means new tasks to tackle
By Quinton Amundson, Catholic Register SpecialCALGARY -- A few weeks ago, Jamie Hunka sat at a desk in one of The Mustard Seed’s support centres helping job seekers write resumes and master interviewing skills.
On the virus frontlines: ‘Everyone is stressed’
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterIn hospital hallways, where the virus wages psychological warfare on doctors, nurses, cleaners and orderlies, hospital chaplain John Zamiska fears evil.
Pastor stands ready as COVID-19 hits Bobcaygeon hard
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterFr. Luis Lapinid can’t help but feel a little helpless in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Charities look for help in face of crisis-driven losses
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFacing a steep drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 crisis, charities and non-profits are seeking a multi-billion-dollar lifeline from governments and foundations.
On the virus frontlines: ‘We’re not giving up,' nurse says
By Canadian Catholic NewsEDMONTON -- Chelsy Vanderberg’s anxieties are heightened each time she prepares for another night shift at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital, on the frontlines in the fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus.