While we all adapt to social distancing and other changes brought upon by the Coronavirus pandemic, we hope this Resource Page will provide a sense of hope, community, and comfort during these difficult times. Please click on the hyperlinks to view the pages.
Mass Livestreams – A new page has been created on the Archdiocese of Newark’s website containing information about numerous parishes in each county which are live streaming Masses, 24/7 Eucharistic Adoration, bible studies, virtual rosary prayer groups, and more: www.rcan.org/parish-mass-livestreams-and-more. Click here for Cardinal Tobin’s Livestream Masses.
The Archdiocese of Newark Response Page to Coronavirus
It contains Archdiocesan Information and Resources, links to Federal and State resources and more.
CDC Guidance For Coronavirus/COVID-19
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued guidance and best practices regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19.
State of NJ Official Covid19 Information Hub
Live updates from the Governor’s Office and information on restrictions and more.
GoFundMe Parish Support Initiative
The first place people often go in time of need is the local parish. Under the current conditions brought on by the Coronavirus ( COVID-19) pandemic, parishes are limited in the services they can offer to the faithful.
We are coordinating with the team at GoFundMe Charity to provide one online platform for the faithful to support continued outreach and the critical needs of their own parish communities and other parishes in need.
Catholic News Service stories to inform, inspire, and reassure
- Catholic ethicists warn that “Decisions regarding the critical care of patients during the current crisis must not discriminate on the basis of disability or age
- The Vatican has asked Catholic bishops around the world to provide their faithful with resources to support personal and family prayer during Holy Week and at Easter
- Defending life is not an abstract concept but a duty for all Christians and it means protecting the unborn, the poor, the sick, the unemployed and migrants, Pope Francis said
- As people self-isolate and retreat from daily life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, priests and women religious have become beacons of hope globally as they mobilize in unconventional ways
- As more and more countries start to feel the economic pinch due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis urged business leaders to seek solutions that will not hurt employees and their families
- People who cannot get to confession because of the coronavirus lockdown or another serious reason can go to God directly, be specific about their sins, request pardon and experience God’s loving forgiveness, Pope Francis said
Mental Health Resources
- Mental Health Hotline: 866-202-4357
- NJ Hopeline: 1-855-654-6735
- @NJVET2VET: 1-866-838-7654