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![A lone priest offers Mass on May 30, 2022, in Sallanches, France, during the COVID-19 pandemic. A lone priest offers Mass on May 30, 2022, in Sallanches, France, during the COVID-19 pandemic.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20230609230628_db33631d099674019801963191f0ebb8f82533f6ecf88238b422ff45cf233a2b.jpg)
Yes to Prudence, No to Fear — Why the Mistakes We Made During COVID Must Never Happen Again
I pray that never again will we allow our civil and religious liberties to be so easily forfeited and trampled.
![As of spring 2022, 33% of Americans said they never attend religious services, up from 25% before the World Health Organization declared a pandemic in March 2020. As of spring 2022, 33% of Americans said they never attend religious services, up from 25% before the World Health Organization declared a pandemic in March 2020.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2020121108128_5fd31b8943c9a45e12a3728fjpg.jpg)
Survey: In Pandemic’s Wake, Churchgoing Takes a Hit
Consistent Massgoers tended to continue their churchgoing habits. Religious affiliation is largely unchanged, according to the new survey.
![Members of the armed forces line up for a photo. Members of the armed forces line up for a photo.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2022120518128_fd116fd741fbd7fb81893c8e92426fafbf9913578715bdd0748ad52f757e8179.jpg)
Republicans Seek to End Military’s COVID Vaccine Mandate by Holding Up Defense Bill
All military personnel are currently required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine according to an August 2021 policy set forth by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
![Nathanael Alberione is shown at his ordination on Nov. 21. Nathanael Alberione is shown at his ordination on Nov. 21.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2022112315118_330e8e2f707bd5fcbab6e63718456a2535e4635d1ce88c2e19d94a3e03ba846b.jpg)
He Was in a Coma for 50 Days Due to COVID — and He Was Just Ordained a Priest
The news of his priestly ordination was received with great joy in the local Church and among those who prayed for his health.
![The Catholic-school educational model contributed to keeping students on track academically during the pandemic. The Catholic-school educational model contributed to keeping students on track academically during the pandemic.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20221031111056_01f58da41059425e3703d0d18bd30848e8b9770c4502d48fb02940e90c234e1a.jpg)
Catholic Schools Held Steady During Height of COVID, Relying on Faith and Fundamentals
There is a lot of work ahead for schools, educators say, acknowledging they stayed strong academically through pandemic but still face other related challenges, including emotional toll on students and need to reinforce learning.
![Liberty Counsel brought the lawsuit against NorthShore University HealthSystem, located in the suburbs of Chicago. Liberty Counsel brought the lawsuit against NorthShore University HealthSystem, located in the suburbs of Chicago.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2022011323014_72cd9096c7557ee74b4236006bcbc174dba472e04bf6cff3e20879c606430b2f.jpg)
Health-Care Workers Denied Religious Exemption to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Settle Lawsuit for $10.3M
More than 500 employees refused the vaccination due to its association with aborted fetal cells, according to Liberty Counsel.
![‘Every Deep-Drawn Breath’ by Wes Ely, M.D., includes a reflection on Catholic doctors and the Eucharist in the ICU. ‘Every Deep-Drawn Breath’ by Wes Ely, M.D., includes a reflection on Catholic doctors and the Eucharist in the ICU.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20220617000620_096a7fcaab9aeeba4b181a26ebf921a1242ad7717850b6cfcd9693e8af412d3a.jpg)
Encountering the Eucharist in the ICU
2 Catholic doctors cherish the only food that will never perish.
![Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales gather for their Spring Plenary Assembly in Cardiff, Wales, on May 5. Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales gather for their Spring Plenary Assembly in Cardiff, Wales, on May 5.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20220509210520_62796a4686c25620efd2d701jpeg.jpg)
Bishops of England and Wales to UK Faithful: As COVID-19 Weakens, It Is Time for Catholics to Return to Mass
The Sunday Mass obligation is now reinstated.
![St. Catherine of Siena heals Matteo Cenni of the plague, fresco by Vincenzo Tamagni (Oratory of St. Catherine in Siena)
St. Catherine of Siena heals Matteo Cenni of the plague, fresco by Vincenzo Tamagni (Oratory of St. Catherine in Siena)](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2020082622084_e7d541fa831015a3673e9baf5bdec6672d0489bfd4244657ec090fbb93112934.jpeg)
The Pandemic and Times of St. Catherine of Siena
COMMENTARY: Modern health-care workers under siege in emergency rooms in New York City and elsewhere can look to St. Catherine of Siena as a patron.