Garden Grove, Calif., (May 22, 2020) – The Diocese of Orange announced today that public Masses can begin in Orange County on the solemnity of Corpus Christi, Sunday, June 14 (including Saturday June 13 Vigil Masses) in a phased-in approach with measures in place to safeguard public health.… Read the rest
Category: Reopening (Page 5 of 7)
To Our Beloved Shuls:
We are deeply moved by the devotion and dedication of our incredible community as we have together navigated this health crisis with faith and perseverance. The virus which has sickened so many and temporarily suspended our public communal functions has been met with countless acts of chesed and private service of Hashem.… Read the rest
The Archdiocese of New York is a large, diverse community of 2.81 million Catholics. We serve the city in Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx, plus Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, Westchester, Ulster, Rockland and Putnam counties. Since our founding in 1808, our mission has been to live and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, aware of the local area and the world, the spiritual and the material, the present and the future.… Read the rest
There are many complicated issues for churches to consider when deciding to start gathering again during the COVID-19 pandemic. We assume that the vast majority of our members are eagerly anticipating our gathering again. However, there will be some who are less eager.… Read the rest
The Episcopal Diocese of Maine: An Initial Approach to Regathering (May 2020)
[Editor’s Note: In a later statement the Bishop recommended continuing online worship through the month of June.]… Read the rest
by Randy Remington, president-elect of Foursquare Churches
As pastors, we are leading during one of the most devastating global pandemics in over 100 years, which makes these extraordinary days full of complicated and fluctuating circumstances. In the midst of this foggy chaos, the body of Christ has been a shining light.… Read the rest
