On the state level, governors are also presenting their plans to gradually reopen. Mike DeWine, governor of Ohio, for example, presented his plans April 27 to begin reopening.
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Catholic school uniform company now making, donating face masks
A Catholic school uniform company in Oregon, in an effort to assist medical personnel dealing with the pandemic, are making and providing face masks for their work.
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New Mexico bishop to allow public Masses with restrictions
Bishop Peter Baldacchino of Las Cruces, New Mexico is reversing his previous decision to ban public Masses due to the coronavirus pandemic and will allow Masses to resume, with restrictions.
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During plague, Catholic Church called on saints for help, healing
In this time of the coronavarius outbreak, Catholics everywhere are calling upon the intercessions of saints and holy ones to get through this trying time.
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Disappointed, but hopeful, thousands unable to join church this Easter
Catechumens, expecting to be received into the Catholic Church during this year’s Easter Vigil, will unfortunately have to wait due to the pandemic.
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Care for retired religious takes special emphasis amid pandemic
Spiritual health also is important though and he said that during this pandemic, it is “important to prevent social isolation” even within religious communities.
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U.S. Catholic colleges adapt to online format during coronavirus
As of March 11, dozens of Catholic college and university leaders had announced plans to cancel public classes and offer online education amid concern over the coronavirus’ spread.
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Coronavirus prompts some Catholic colleges to halt international programs
Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, canceled its spring break study abroad program to Italy and several colleges have posted warnings about individual travel during the break on their websites.
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Coronavirus cases from R.I. Catholic school trip closes building for week
On March 1, a man in his 40s who was on the February school trip and has not been identified as a member of the school’s faculty or a chaperone, was the first Rhode Islander said to have a strain of the virus.
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2020 census is counting on religious leaders to promote participation
Census forms will be mailed in late March and the count officially begins April 1. Respondents can call, email or mail their responses.