Pope to celebrate private Mass for All Souls at Vatican cemetery

Due to restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19, Pope Francis will celebrate the feast of All Souls with a “strictly private” Mass at a Vatican cemetery. Unlike past years when the pope would mark the feast with an outdoor Mass at a cemetery in Rome, the 2ndNovember Mass will take place “without the participation of the... Read More

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June 12, 2020

Government publishes guidance on reopening churches for private prayer

The Government has published its guidance for the safe reopening of churches for private, individual prayer, including suggestions for a booking system, the use of screens, staggering arrival and departure times, having times solely for vulnerable groups and closing when normal services are taking place. According to the guidance, places of worship will now be... Read More

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June 11, 2020

No collective worship in England before 4th July, says faith minister

Collective worship in England will not take place before phase three of the plan to exit lockdown begins, a Government minister has said. Faith Minister Lord (Stephen) Greenhalgh said communal prayer could take place from 4th July at the earliest. It was announced at the weekend that churches and other places of worship can open... Read More

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June 8, 2020

Bishop welcomes reopening of churches for private prayer as ‘first step’ towards restoration of Mass and sacraments

The Bishop of Shrewsbury has welcomed the Government’s announcement that churches can reopen after nearly three months of lockdown. Bishop Mark Davies said the opening of churches for private and individual prayer from Monday 15th June represents the “first step towards the public celebration of the Mass and the Sacraments”. “I very much welcome the... Read More

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