Catholic Diocese Cancels Mass and Easter Services in Niagara

Tuesday, 17 March 2020 06:33

By Marie Cassidy

Catholic masses in Niagara have been cancelled until at least April 18th.

This includes planned services during Holy Week.
The church is looking to move to a live-stream.
Any new marriage services are postponed to a later date and scheduled ones may continued, but are limited to immediate family only.
Funerals will also need to be under 50 people, sitting at least two metres apart.
Confirmations are cancelled until at least April 18th.
The Diocese of St. Catharines is the latest to make the call to cancel services.
The Ontario Bishops cancelled Anglican church services and moved to a live-stream over the weekend.

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