As the COVID pandemic began three years ago, many asked what the new normal might be once it subsided. In that question, there was an optimism, even hope, that a massive amount of suffering and death would smarten us up, spur us to become more concerned for the needs of others. 

Catholics, young and old, filling the pews with anticipatory energy. Choirs warming hearts and minds with joyful melodies. Parishioners joining together to celebrate Jesus’ birthday.

In mid-August, Lifeworks, a human resources and technology company focused on developing positive wellbeing solutions, revealed in its monthly Mental Health Index that 56 per cent of Canadians notice their children are still being harmed by the COVID-19 epidemic.

During two years of COVID-19 pandemic, the Church has been wrought with challenges of Mass attendance and participation among the faithful. ItöÏÓãÊÓƵapp been a trying time for parishes trying to engage churchgoers amid the chaos, confusion and restrictions on places of worship.

Walking recently through the University of Toronto campus, I noticed a young fellow on the other side of the street jogging energetically past.

Pandemic shows many aren’t finding satisfaction in their labour

OntarioöÏÓãÊÓƵapp long battle with COVID has climaxed and will significantly wind down between now and March, OntarioöÏÓãÊÓƵapp chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore told a virtual audience Jan. 19.

The Archdiocese of Toronto, recognizing the contagiousness of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, has issued new guidelines to parishes to help stem its spread.

The number of COVID-positive doctors, nurses and other clinical staff at TorontoöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Catholic hospitals has crept up into the hundreds, TorontoöÏÓãÊÓƵapp Unity Health has told The Catholic Register.

Except for funeral ceremonies with up to 25 attendees, QuebecöÏÓãÊÓƵapp churches will remain empty for the foreseeable future.