Dear Partner in Ministry,

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

• Pope Francis has called for May 14 to be a “Day of Prayer and Fasting and Works of Charity” in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

• The Roundtable Association of Catholic Diocesan Social Action Directors is hosting a monthly prayer opportunity for social action directors on May 15 at 2:00 pm Central Time.

• Considering Faith, Community, and Mental Health during the COVID-19 Crisis is a new resource from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

• The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued FAQ Regarding Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in PPP and EIDL.

• Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health has created a hub for Resources for Faith Communities.

• The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention offers resources for the National Weekend of Prayer for Faith, Hope, and Life (May 15-17).

• Pastoral Migratoria is a peer-to-peer empowerment ministry from the Archdiocese of Chicago that trains Hispanic lay leaders to help fellow immigrants in their parishes.

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