Diocese of Dallas cancels masses; Fort Worth Bishop tells sick, vulnerable to stay home
The Catholic Diocese of Dallas is suspending Masses amid the threat of COVID-19, or coronavirus.
Bishop Edward J. Burns announced announced Friday that the suspension would be effective through March 30.
Masses will be streamed online, he said.
The Diocese of Fort Worth has not canceled its masses but has said the sick and vulnerable should stay home.
“If you are sick, you are not bound by the obligation to attend Mass, including on Sunday,” Bishop Michael Olson said.
Olson has asked that parishioners not hold hands during the Our Father and fold hands in reverence instead. During the sign of the peace, members are asked to do a slight bow or smile. The Holy Communion by the chalice will be suspended and any blessing given will be given without touch.
