Our thoughts and prayers are with all those infected by the Coronavirus in China and around the world, for those who care for them, for health specialists and authorities who are combating the spread of infection, and of course for all who at this time are feeling anxious, especially for those with friends and family in the infected countries and here in New Zealand.
While it is our faith that the sacraments are a means of grace and not of sickness, they are physically ministered, and we should take physical care. As well as the specific concern about Coronavirus, this advice is generally applicable for all infectious diseases.
It has been advised that all parishes and parishioners adopt the following practices at this time:
If this virus continues to grow and begins to impact our daily lives, decisions regarding weekday and
Sunday Masses will be addressed.
The health and safety of our parishioners, priests, staff, and the wider community is our top priority
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