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COVID-19 UPDATE FROM BISHOP FABBRO I convened the Episcopal Council and the following represents a consensus of the Council, and it is my intention that these new directives become effective immediately:

With our situation changing on a daily – and sometimes hourly – basis, I convened the Episcopal Council in a conference call to get a sense of how they, our pastoral teams, our employees, and our parishioners are faring in this difficult time. Click the link for the following directives to come into effect immediately.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The following directives, which include the temporary suspension of all public Masses in our diocese and restrictions on the celebration of the other sacraments, will be hard on all of us. The Eucharist and the sacraments are the very heart of our Catholic faith. After consulting with public health officials, however, we decided that it is our responsibility as citizens to work together with others in our communities to take measures to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and to care for those who are sick and most vulnerable as a result of this virus.