Covid Update

 



UPDATED: 31 October 2020


I have had a few questions about the impact of the State's announcement of an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases here in Ohio.

The Archbishop has recently assured us that unless something very drastic happens, we will continue to celebrate holy Mass publicly, with the same precautions already in place.

Here is the most recent statement from the Archdiocese: 

County Designation of “Purple” Due to COVID Cases

Speculation that some counties in Ohio may be designated “Purple” based on rising COVID cases naturally raises the question of what this might mean for the public celebration of Mass. The Catholic bishops of Ohio have no desire to suspend the public celebration of Mass and neither does Governor DeWine. Therefore, unless notified otherwise, a “Purple” designation would indicate no change to our current protocol. This does, however, throw a spotlight on the importance of following that protocol as masks, hand sanitizer and social distancing remain critically important. As previously noted, the dispensation from the Sunday and holy day Mass obligation will remain in effect at least through the balance of 2020.

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As Covid-19 appears in many parts of the country to be heading into something of a second wave, I hear from parishioners who know loved ones who are stricken with the disease.   Please pray for them.  And I wanted to remind you of a post I made way back in April giving some prayer strategies for seeking deliverance from the disease.  I particularly recommend praying through the intercession of St. Roch.

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