We are the hands and feet of Christ, ministering God's love and healing to our patients."
‘Every man for himself’ is not a solution to pandemic, pope says+
"I have a lot of hope (in) the people who will take lessons from this crisis to rethink their...
Coronavirus restrictions could renew appreciation for community, faith+
This fast from the Eucharist and the sacraments can increase our longing for them.
USCCB president offers reflection, prayer in this time of the coronavirus+
"Now is the time to intensify our prayers and sacrifices for the love of God and the love of our...
COVID-19 is not God’s judgment, but a call to live differently, pope says+
It is a time to decide to live differently, live better, love more and care for others.
Letter from Bishop Barres to the faithful of the Diocese+
Although we are being asked to distance ourselves physically from each other, we remain joined, deeply in faith, to our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Pope announces extraordinary ‘urbi et orbi’ blessing March 27+
Watch on CFN. Read here for details on plenary indulgences.
First U.S. clergy fatality from COVID-19 a deacon in Washington+
"Our benefactors and friars recall his kindness, especially to those who were ill and in need."
Huntington parish tries drive-thru confessions to minister in a time of social distancing+
To accommodate parishioners seeking to receive the sacrament of reconciliation, St. Patrick Parish, Huntington, hosted “drive-through” confessions in its parking lot on Saturday.
Vatican offers special indulgences during coronavirus crisis+
Special indulgences are available to people afflicted with COVID-19, those in quarantine, medical personnel caring for coronavirus patients and to all those who are praying for them.
Latest updates and cancellations in DRVC+
Watch a special CFN presentation with Bishop John Barres
Masses, parish activities suspended due to virus+
Beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 at 3:00 PM, all Masses (weekday and weekend), meetings, and non-essential activities in our parishes are suspended or postponed through Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
Bishop Barres discusses coronavirus and the Church+
Watch a special CFN video with Bishop John Barres and Msgr. Jim Vlaun.
Vatican says public will not be admitted to papal Holy Week liturgies+
Pope Francis will celebrate all of the Holy Week and Easter liturgies: Palm Sunday, the chrism Mass, the Mass of the Lord's Supper, the liturgy of the Passion of the Lord, the Easter vigil Mass and Easter morning Mass.
Staying connected with seniors in a time of ‘social distancing’+
If the seniors you know are interested in using social media to stay in contact with family and friends, offer...