Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Churches around the world were closed this Holy Week. But although the faithful were apart, they were together in faith. Take a look at the creative ways Catholic communities in areas supported by our donors celebrated Holy Week
Distribution of Palms: Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas
Parishioners at St Rafael Church in Springdale Arkansas picked up palms from their vehicles on Palm Sunday. Those distributing the palms wore gloves for added safety.
Mass Online – Diocese of Sacramento
Sisters in our US-Latin American Exchange Program participate in online Mass together.
Streaming Mass- Diocese of Chalan Kanoa in the Northern Mariana Islands
The island diocese quickly mobilized our clergy, religious, and staff to make sure that worship services will not be disrupted by livestreaming and broadcasting twice daily Mass at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral and other popular devotions.
Blessing of the Easter Baskets- Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio
Each year, priests at Holy Family Parish in Poland, Ohio bless Easter food baskets on Holy Saturday, a traditional Eastern European custom. This year, the parish didn’t let COVID-19 stop them for practicing their tradition—they just needed to improvise a bit. This year, the blessing was held in the parking lot.
Diocese of Ponce
Catholics in Puerto Rico found Catholic fellowship through video chats.
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