Coronavirus fears lead Holy Land Catholic churches to give communion by hand only

Roman Catholic authorities in Jerusalem have instructed their priests to give co...

Catholic Diocese of Charlotte writes letter addressing coronavirus

Catholic Diocese of Charlotte writes letter addressing coronavirus

South Korea Closes Churches as Coronavirus Tally Passes 3500

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Coronavirus: South Korea churches halt services as cases soar

Catholic churches are closed across the country, which is battling the worst outbreak outside China.

Churches shuttered as South Korea battles coronavirus

Amid the biggest coronavirus outbreak outside China, churches across South Korea were empty on Sunday with some holding online services and the country's Catholic Church halting mass for the first time in its 236-year history.

Churches take new precautions amid coronavirus concerns

With more cases of coronavirus announced Sunday, some churches are making changes designed to better protect parishioners. The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino, which serves San Bernardino and Riverside counties, announced that parishes have the option "to implement liturgical restrictions that are allowed during the annual flu season," according to a letter from the Office of the ...

Catholic churches in Holy Land to give communion by hand due to coronavirus

Coronavirus affecting U.S. churches missionaries

Coronavirus updates: Five die in Washington state; Catholic diocese of San Bernardino allows 'liturgical restrictions'

The diocese is allowing parishes to modify traditions. The action comes as the number of new cases of coronavirus has grown in California and nationwide.

Coronavirus updates: Churches ban drinking communion wine and shaking hands over coronavirus fears

When Catholics give up habits this time of year, it's usually for Lent. This time, it's for coronavirus.

Catholic diocese of San Bernardino allows traditions to be modified amid coronavirus concerns

The diocese is allowing parishes to modify traditions. The action comes as the number of new cases of coronavirus has grown in California and nationwide.

UPDATE: Michigan hospitals churches take precautions against coronavirus

The hospital is taking the threat of the coronavirus seriously.

Coronavirus caution: Cleveland Catholic Diocese urges church-goers to take new measures at mass; Beachwood schools cancel trip to Italy

Catholic Diocese of Memphis speaks on coronavirus concerns regarding communion

Bishop Talley wrote as Mid-Southerners fear illness from coronavirus, it would be prudent to only offer bread for communion skipping the shared cup.

Catholic Churches Making Difficult Changes Due To Coronavirus Concerns

STERLING HEIGHTS (WWJ) - It'll be tough, one leader says, but they need to be smart. Local Catholic churches are making some difficult choices and changes due to concerns over the new Coronavirus, COVID-19. In emails sent to area priests and Catholic schools, Archdiocese of Detroit leadership asks that parishioners not attend mass if they're sick or have flu-like symptoms, and noted that certain elements of the mass may also be modified. Deacon...

Churches stop wine Muslims discouraged from Mecca journey. Coronavirus hits religion

Lucy Jackson has always enjoyed the camaraderie and the rituals of her Catholic religion. So much so, she regularly goes to two churches near her Kendall home: St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church or John Neumann Catholic Church.

Windsor Catholic high school cancels Euro trip over coronavirus fears

Approximately 25 St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School students were scheduled to travel to Italy and Greece between March 11 and March 21. 

Coronavirus leads Chicago-area Catholic churches to change Mass practices

CHICAGO - As hospitals, schools and businesses prepare to deal with the spread of coronavirus, the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago released guidelines for parishioners concerned about the potential spread of the disease. Effective immediately, all priests, deacons, altar servers and ministers in parishes in the archdiocese must wash their hands before the beginning of Mass. Those distributing ...

Estonian churches also preparing for spread of coronavirus

Churches in Estonia are preparing for the possible spread of the novel coronavirus. They are stocking up on face masks, advising people avoid shaking hands and offering everyone opportunities to disinfect their hands. Church representatives are nonetheless stressing that there is no need for panic, and that church services will not be canceled.

Churches take precautions as WHO warns disease caused by coronavirus now deadlier than flu

Churches and other religious groups are now ramping up measures to protect their congregants from the Covid-19 disease caused by the new coronavirus as the World Health Organization warned Tuesday that it's now deadlier than the flu.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette offers changes for Mass with threat of coronavirus

"As shepherd of our Diocese, I remind you of the teaching of the Catechism that is not sinful to miss Mass when one is sick," Deshotel said.

U.S. churches making changes in response to coronavirus

Numerous Catholic dioceses are suspending the serving of wine during Communion.

Coronavirus: Lancaster Catholic Diocese bans hymn books

The Catholic church in Lancashire introduces measures to "reduce possible transmission" of the virus.

Catholic Church concerned about the high risk of coronavirus in Bangladesh

For bishops, the country’s poverty and large population are a source of major concern. “We have sent brochures to priests so that during their Sunday homily, they can explain to people how they can protect themselves,” says a health professional.