The Archdiocesan Centre for Liturgy has continued to support various liturgical ministries during the period of isolation, despite limitations on physical gatherings enforced by Coronavirus-led restrictions.

Together with a religious sister who survived COVID-19 and a woman who lost her mother to the deadly virus, Pope Francis led the recitation of rosary by asking Mary to intercede to save the world from the pandemic.

As restrictions lifted to 20-people gatherings from Monday 18 May, Catholics across the Archdiocese eagerly awaited the return of the Mass.

No corner of the world has gone untouched by COVID-19 and it was the spiritual fallout of the virus, the result of Churches being closed and communal gatherings banned, that was the focus of the recent webinar – “Prayer and Liturgy in Isolation” – targetting what Catholics can do to keep their faith alive and vibrant at home.

Social distancing making the traditional classroom an operational hazard has been both an opportunity and a challenge for Archdiocesan agency, Centacare Employment and Training.

Australian singer-songwriter Gary Pinto will lead a free online concert on Saturday 9 May for Project Compassion, bringing Australian and international music stars direct from their lounge room to yours.

While government-enforced social distancing measures have been in place over the past few weeks, Pregnancy Assistance Inc has strived to continue its services through technological platforms.

In the midst of this global COVID-19 pandemic, it is easy to become self-centred and inwardly focused in isolation.

Western Australian company Frontier 3D has recently approached Lumen Christi College to borrow two college-owned 3D printers to be used to produce face shields for healthcare workers in response to COVID-19 situation.

The effects on an on-going pandemic, means tough times for everyone.