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Pope to take his post-pandemic pleas to global stage

When he addresses, via video message, the U.N. General Assembly Sept. 21, Pope Francis is expected to speak about using the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity to rethink economic, political and environmental policies in a way that will benefit humanity and the earth.

Pandemic difficult on already stressed caregivers

People who take care of aging, disabled or ill loved ones at home often felt isolated before the COVID-19 pandemic started shutting things down in March, according to people who have ministered to them.

Pope Francis dedicates general audiences to post-COVID renewal

Early last month, Pope Francis announced that he would be dedicating his Wednesday general audiences to how the church’s social teaching can offer a framework for post-COVID renewal.

Mercy Home continues to adapt during COVID-19

Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, which had to scramble to find safe places for most of its residents in March, has reopened its residential campuses with about half their former capacity, has ramped up its support to former residents in its Community Care program and started a new Compassionate Care program to help the families it serves with basic needs such as food and housing.

Masks and mercy

On what was a particularly difficult day, laden with disappointment and marked by exhaustion from the cumulative weight of bearing sorrow on behalf of friends, relatives and colleagues experiencing myriad grief, illness, job loss, restlessness and anxiety, the mail arrived. Thank you, U.S. Postal Service!

COVID-19 services overview

Over the past several months Catholic Charities has received a tremendous increase in requests for assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we know that there are even greater numbers of people in need of our help. In lieu of our traditional Voice of Catholic Charities column this month, we would like to use this space to provide a summary of our most-requested services during this unprecedented time, along with contact information.

Queen of the Rosary and other students return to class with new protocols

When kindergarten through eighth grade students returned to Queen of the Rosary School in Elk Grove Village Aug. 17, it wasn’t exactly like normal.

How faith can help with stress caused by pandemic

On Aug. 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study showing that more than four in 10 Americans are struggling with mental health issues related to the pandemic. For many Catholics, faith can be a way to help them cope with such challenges, especially during trying times.

Parishes adjust religious education programs during COVID-19

Like many things, religious education is going to look a bit different at parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago this year.

Delayed first Communions now resuming at parishes

Bella Leahy was supposed to receive her first Communion at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church on April 25. When COVID-19 put a temporary stop to public celebration of Mass in March, that was postponed until Aug. 8, when Bella and her family took part in one of four scheduled first Communion Masses at the parish.
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