Catholics pray outside a church in the Philippine capital Manila on April 1 amid a lockdown aimed at containing the spread of the new coronavirus. (Photo by Jire Carreon)
The Order of the Ministers of the Infirm in the Philippines has set up mental and spiritual online consultations for healthcare workers and those infected with COVID-19.
The religious congregation, also known as the Camillians, opened its official social media account for people to directly talk with priest counsellors.
Father Dan Vicente Cancino said the pandemic has “greatly affected” people’s mental and spiritual wellbeing, “especially those who are in the front lines and people who are sick.”
The priest said that because movement of people is limited, and priests are under quarantine, the congregation makes use of the internet as a venue to provide services.
Father Cancino, who is executive secretary of the health care commission of the bishops’ conference, said they aim to provide support to people who are “overwhelmed with fears and anxiety.”
“These people need someone to talk to,” said the priest. “An online or over-the-phone conversation will help a lot to boost their morale and spirit,” he added.
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