“Filling in” for the Affection of their Families
As in so many places during the health crisis, the residence for the elderly where Rafa works has had to multiply its efforts to care lovingly and professionally for the people there.
"He brought joy to many patients"
The chaplain-engineer at Laguna Hospice Care Center, Father José Ruiz, died during the early stages of the pandemic in Madrid. His friends pay tribute to his life in this article and video.
Fr. José, Spain: "Essential services"
The chaplain-engineer of the Laguna Care Hospital's death was linked to that of his friend Fermín, who had been widowed some time ago and passed away from coronavirus. Before arriving at Laguna, he was the general chaplain of the National Police. He died on 31 March, surrounded by the sorrow of a legion of healthcare workers and friends who were unable to say their final goodbyes, and who pay tribute to him in this video.
Austral Solidarity Hospital: a Dream of Saint Josemaría
Thanks to the generosity of many people and organizations, since June 1 the Austral Solidarity Covid Hospital has been caring for gravely ill coronavirus patients without health insurance.
An Opportunity for Families
Jack and his family live in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. He gives some tips on how they have been coping with the lockdown, which has been a great opportunity to grow as a family
“No one had shown concern for their situation”
In the Raval neighborhood of Barcelona, half of the people are immigrants and unemployment is over 30%. Nuria recounts what she is doing at Terral to help as many of these people as possible.
My Benin Food-Drive in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ella, a recent graduate, shares her experience in assisting the needy in Benin City. Despite being in Calabar, she was able to work remotely in organizing a team of volunteers in Benin to provide palliatives and health and safety measures to some indigent people in Benin City.
Covid-19: Prelate’s Dialogue with Health Care Workers
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz took part in the second edition of “Harambee Covid-19 Conversations,” a series of discussions among health care professionals from Africa, Europe and Latin America.
In Portugal: “#washing your hands is not enough”
Dita, from Portugal, writes about an initiative to connect by phone with elderly people who are suffering from loneliness during COVID-19. Many new friendships have resulted.
"I would like to keep on living"
Four stories about people who have overcome the "trial of the coronavirus": a 99 year old widow, a Down Syndrome boy, a retired domestic worker and a university professor.