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Starting today, Interfaith Healthcare Association of Manitoba (IHCAM) & Catholic Health Association of Manitoba (CHAM) will be posting daily prayers on their respective FaceBook accounts to bring faith, hope, and protection to all.

During this period of abundant information and social distancing for the common good, CCBI will post messages that are meant for timely reflection and consideration. We hope they may answer your questions, alleviate worry and be of some practical use. Advice to be prepared for serious illnesses or even for death can be helpful at all times, and perhaps especially right now. As Catholics, there are spiritual and practical matters to organize, and most involve making arrangements and having discussions with other people, usually members of our family. In that spirit, here is our first message to you.

Pope Francis urged Catholics to cling to Christ and pray for the courage to say “yes” to God in his call for vocations.

Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau provided an update on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), although details of exactly how these funds will be administered are still being worked out....

Host Emilie Callan travels through the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie experiencing the local Catholic community.

A “place” is more than space being used. Having a sense of place means to have a sense of belonging. It is where we feel at home. “This Place: Real People. Real Faith.” tells the story of Catholics who are a part of a community of faith in dioceses across Canada.

As part of government actions taken in dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Charities Directorate is extending the filing deadline to December 31, 2020, for all charities with a Form T3010, Registered Charity Information Return due between March 18, 2020 and December 31, 2020. This will allow charities more time to complete and submit their T3010, recognizing that charities will be focused on deploying their resources to address the effects of the COVID-19 virus situation....

To support workers and help businesses keep their employees, the government has proposed legislation to establish the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). This taxable benefit would provide $2,000 a month for up to four months for workers who lose their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CERB would be a simpler and more accessible combination of the previously announced Emergency Care Benefit and Emergency Support Benefit.

The COVID-19 crisis that we are currently experiencing helps us better understand the fear and insecurity that are a regular part of life for so many of our brothers and sisters in the global south. During each Lenten Season we express our support to these brothers and sisters by contributing to the Share Lent campaign of Development & Peace – Caritas Canada....

For the purposes of this order, businesses include any-for-profit, non-profit or other entity providing the goods and services described herein. This does not preclude the provision of work and services by entities not on this list either online, by telephone or by mail/delivery. Note that teleworking and online commerce are permitted at all times for all businesses....

The Apostolic Penitentiary issues a Decree granting special plenary indulgences for those suffering from the coronavirus pandemic, if specific conditions are met....

We are saddened to announce that Mrs. Zita Anita Tramontini, Msgr. David Tramontini’s mother, died on March 18th, 2020 at the age of 94, at Eastholme, Powassan....

Jesus calls us to be as present as possible to people in these circumstances. During this time they may feel abandoned or isolated. Let us remember the very clear words of Jesus when he taught us the Corporal Works of Mercy: "I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you visited me." Matthew 25:26 ...

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, with rapid daily changes. I urge you to follow all guidelines and directives provided by our governments and our public health authorities. This situation compels us to make difficult but necessary pastoral decisions, in line with government orders and directives and in solidarity with all Canadians, in a serious attempt to slow down the spread of this threatening disease.

Attached is a communication from Canada Life the benefits carrier for the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario. The information titled Groupline advises that COVID-19 claims will continue to be handled on a case by case basis. The communique speaks to several areas of interest such as travel, Short term disability, and El sickness benefits. ...

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The COVID 19 virus has created unprecedented challenges and hardship for all of Canada and the world. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. ...

News about the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic continues to evolve quickly, and we want to continue to provide information about how this affects coverage and handling under your plan. ...

"Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it is taking decisive action by making an order declaring an emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. In doing so, Ontario is using every power possible to continue to protect the health and safety of all individuals and families." (News Release from the Office of the Premier, Ontario Enacts Declaration of Emergency to Protect the Public, March 17, 2020, 9:13 A.M.). ...

Links to online marriage preparation courses.