Dear Partner in Ministry,

In celebration of the Memorial of Saint Joseph the Worker, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York will livestream a Mass at Noon ET on Friday, May 1. Catholic Charities staff, volunteers and donors will be recognized and remembered in prayer for their work and assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic. Click here for the worship aid.

Here is a list of new resources that may assist your ministry and those in your parish social ministry networks:

• Volunteer Engagement Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Virtual Convening is available as a webinar recording.

• Beginning Thursday, May 7, Catholic Rural Life will launch a Virtual Novena to Saint Isidore, the Patron Saint of Farmers.

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington has issued Safety Measures for Engaging Volunteers & Others On-site during COVID-19

• On Friday, May 1, at 5pm ET, the Catholic Labor Network will host a virtual happy hour featuring a history of May 1 as a worldwide workers’ holiday, followed by Q&A.

• In his weekly blog, Greg Kepferle, CEO of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, focuses on equitable access and standing with the discriminated.

• The USCCB has produced a Mother’s Day Action Guide in English and Spanish featuring digital resources and tools for parishes.

• Pope Francis invites Catholics to participate in Laudato Si'  Week from May 16-24. The Global Catholic Climate Movement and the USCCB offer resources.

• Religious Freedom Week is June 22-29. Click here for resources from the USCCB.

• The Catholic Mobilizing Network has launched a Restorative Justice in Ministry Listserv to share resources, learning, updates, and discussion.

 May God's peace be with you and those you serve at this time.