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Coakley: Loans keep 'essential ministries' going during national emergency
On: 7/11/2020, Julie Asher , In: Nation
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The chairman of the U.S. bishops' domestic policy committee said the federal emergency "bridge loans" that dioceses, parishes and other Catholic entities applied for provided a lifeline, allowing "our essential ministries to continue ...

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Coakley: Loans keep 'essential ministries' going during national emergency
On: 7/11/2020, Julie Asher , In: Nation
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The chairman of the U.S. bishops' domestic policy committee said the federal emergency "bridge loans" that dioceses, parishes and other Catholic entities applied for provided a lifeline, allowing "our essential ministries to continue ...

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Survey of bishops reveals how pandemic has shaken diocesan, parish life
On: 7/10/2020, Dennis Sadowski , In: Nation
CLEVELAND (CNS) -- Nearly every bishop responding to a survey said the coronavirus pandemic has seriously affected the celebration of the sacraments and rites and sacramental preparation programs in their dioceses. Confirmations, first Communions, the ...

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Flannery O'Connor documentary opening in mid-July at virtual theaters
On: 7/10/2020, Carol Zimmermann , In: Nation
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- "Flannery," a documentary about the life and writings of Catholic writer Flannery O'Connor, opens in select virtual cinemas nationwide July 17. Previously, the movie, which won the Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film ...

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With new claims against composer, archdiocese restricts local concerts
On: 7/10/2020, Maria Wiering , In: Nation
ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) -- Catholic hymn composer David Haas is not permitted to give presentations, workshops or concerts at events hosted by Catholic entities in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and his music will no longer be used at archdiocesan ...

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Navy revises policy on service members attending services off base
On: 7/10/2020, Julie Asher , In: Nation
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A prohibition by some U.S. Navy commands against active service members participating in off-base indoor religious services over coronavirus fears has now been revised, allowing attendance at places of worship where congregants can ...

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Statues of Mary vandalized in weekend of Catholic church attacks

CNA Staff, Jul 12, 2020 CNA.- Boston police are investigating an arson attack on a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday night, the second attack in the U.S. on a statue of the Virgin Mary in two days, and during the same weekend in which two Catholic church fires are being investigated for arson.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The chairman of the U.S. bishops' domestic policy committee said the federal emergency "bridge loans" that dioceses, parishes and other Catholic entities applied for provided a lifeline, allowing "our essential ministries to continue to function in a time of national emergency."

CLEVELAND (CNS) -- Nearly every bishop responding to a survey said the coronavirus pandemic has seriously affected the celebration of the sacraments and rites and sacramental preparation programs in their dioceses.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- "Flannery," a documentary about the life and writings of Catholic writer Flannery O'Connor, opens in select virtual cinemas nationwide July 17. Previously, the movie, which won the Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film in 2019, has only been shown in film festivals and college campuses.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) -- Catholic hymn composer David Haas is not permitted to give presentations, workshops or concerts at events hosted by Catholic entities in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and his music will no longer be used at archdiocesan events, the archdiocese announced July 8.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A prohibition by some U.S. Navy commands against active service members participating in off-base indoor religious services over coronavirus fears has now been revised, allowing attendance at places of worship where congregants can maintain social distance and wear face coverings.