Bishop of Ogdensburg issues statement related to the coronavirus
The Diocese of Ogdensburg is actively following the directives of public health officials to ensure all diocesan parishes, schools, ministries and charities are responding appropriately to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Masses throughout the Diocese of Ogdensburg will continue to be offered at this time, contingent on emergency restrictions regarding large gatherings. Additionally, to those choosing not to attend Mass due to illness or having an underlying condition, Bishop LaValley hereby grants a dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass beginning immediately and continuing until further notice.
To see Bishop LaValley’s full statement and current diocesan directives that relate to the virus, please visit https://www.rcdony.org/COVID-19.
Posted: March 13th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Religious News.