coronavirus

Dublin’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day parade has been canceled due to fears over the spread of coronavirus.

Due to coronavirus threats in the U.S., the U.S. apostolic nuncio and the permanent observer of the Holy See to the Organization of American States have canceled a celebration scheduled for March 13 to mark the seventh anniversary of the election of Pope Francis.

At this time, I am not requiring parishes to modify any liturgical practices; if there is a change regarding this, I will notify pastors. However, Pastors, at their discretion, may implement specific guidelines they deem in the best interests of their parishes.

At this time, the bishop isn’t requiring parishes to modify any liturgical practices. However, pastors, at their discretion, may implement specific guidelines they deem in the best interests of their parishes.

The Vatican had announced the day before that the Angelus prayer and the pope’s weekly general audience March 11 would be livestreamed from the papal library “to avoid the risk of spreading the COVID-19 (coronavirus),” especially given the crowding that occurs at the security checkpoints on entering the square.

The Vatican health clinic was closed temporarily after a person tested positive for the coronavirus, the Vatican announced.

The Friday Lenten meditation for priests who work at the Vatican turned into an online event March 6 as Vatican officials continued to study precautions for avoiding the spread of the coronavirus.

Rhode Island Catholic Schools are conducting virtual classes March 2-6, 2020, after a school community member and a student tested positive for coronavirus.