Inside this issue
• An Extraordinary Image for An Extraordinary Time
• Catholic Schools Trailblazing Distance Learning in CA
• Resources to Keep You Healthy
• Recap of Governor's Daily COVID Briefing Available
• News from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
• Census 2020 - Complete Your Form Today!
An Extraordinary Image for An Extraordinary Time
Pope Francis gives a "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) blessing on March 27, 2020. Click here to read the text of his Homily.
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Catholic Schools Trailblazing Distance Learning in CA
When Governor Gavin Newsom urged public schools throughout the state to close in response to the threat of COVID-19, California's 250,000 Catholic school students didn't miss a beat in their curriculum. Although it still remains up to the County Offices of Education/School Districts whether to close, many have decided to do so and are finalizing plans to start distance learning.
On the other hand, California Catholic schools had already put into place their distance learning plans. Over the prior couple of weeks, each diocese in the state developed and launched its own similar version of "distance learning" for their students, before closing their campuses, and continuing instruction in student homes utilizing available technology.
"We had about a week to prepare when we heard from the Governor's office that this would probably be happening," said Sacramento Diocese Superintendent of School Lincoln Snyder.
At the end of February, Catholic school superintendents from throughout the state had gathered on retreat, and recognizing the looming threat of COVID-19, discussed what steps to take should school campuses be closed for a length of time.
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Resources to Keep You Healthy
Spiritual - During the last week, dioceses and parishes have offered more and more ways to connect online with daily and Sunday Mass. Many dioceses, for instance, now have regular live streaming from their Cathedrals as well as lists of parishes that not only have Masses but adoration as well. Click here for a list of online masses, daily readings, and other resources.
Health - Getting accurate information is vital right now, and both Dignity Health and Providence St. Joseph Health have launched online resources pages to assist you. Dignity Health provides a symptom checker, options for virtual appointments including virtual emergency room appointments, and information on local facilities. Providence St. Joseph has the same information with updates by region and a blog with the latest news on COVID-19.
Parish Support - Over the past week, just as dioceses and parishes are introducing new ways of evangelizing in the digital age They have also made it simpler for you to continue supporting your parish financially. Please take a moment to find your diocese and the digital ways you can give.
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Recap of Governor's Daily COVID Briefing Available
At noon almost every day, Governor Gavin Newsom reports to the people of California the status of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A recap of the presentation, which includes highlights of the presentation by the Governor and others, links to informative state agencies and a summary of health statistics for the state.
As soon as the material is available, we post it on Facebook and Twitter. You can also find it on our News and Information page.
Stay safe and healthy.
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News from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Abortion as Health Care? - Some states have defined abortion as essential health care, allowing it to continue during stay-at-home directives are in effect. Others have not. The USCCB's Pro-life Secretariat offers comments on the debate here.
USCCB Praises Lawmakers for Emergency Relief - The CARES Act is being implemented to help fight the tremendous economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Relief for millions of Americans is on the way.
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Census 2020 - Complete Your Form Today!
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April 3, 2020
Vol. 13 No. 12
California Catholic Conference
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"We are one human family. Let us bring all hostilities to a halt. May our joint fight against the #COVID-19 pandemic bring everyone to recognize the great need to reinforce brotherly and sisterly bonds." #globalceasefire @antonioguterres @UN
- @Pontifex
ONLINE MASSES AND SPIRITUAL RESOURCES
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DIOCESAN ANNOUNCENTS
Pope France's Prayer to Mary During the Coronavirus Pandemic
O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus' pain, keeping your faith firm.
You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.
Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
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