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Cardinal 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.
Ontario schools ramp up online learning
By Mickey Conlon, The Catholic RegisterWith Ontario schools officially shuttered until at least the start of May, education partners are ramping up plans to continue teaching students at home.
Canada’s religious leaders offer thanks and hope during COVID-19 pandemic
ByOTTAWA -- Canada’s Catholic bishops have joined with other faith leaders across the country to offer hope and solidarity to all Canadians as the nation faces an unprecedented health and economic crisis because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
National prayer effort hopes to unite Canadians during COVID-19 crisis
ByOTTAWA -- Two Ottawa-based faith leaders have joined together to offer comforting words to Canadians during the COVID-19 health crisis that has closed most places of worship across the country.