Swine Flu Liturgy Tips
Posted by Tom McFeely
Friday, May 01, 2009 8:38 AM
(CNS/ Reuters)
The U.S. bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship has posted a short Q&A document about dealing with the current flu outbreak.
Go here to read the 10 questions and answers about the bishops’ assessment of the health situation and preventive measures that can be taken at Mass. The document was developed in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control.
The gist of the bishops’ message is... READ MORE
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WHO Raises Flu Threat Level
Posted by Tom McFeely
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:34 PM
A nun at a Mexico City convent listens to Sunday Mass on the radio April 26. (CNS/Reuters)
The World Health Organization has raised its warning level for the swine flu outbreak to pandemic level five, only one level below that of a full pandemic.
The outbreak, which is centered in Mexico, had already prompted Bishop Kevin Farrell of Dallas to issue recommendations for reception of Communion and Mass attendance in response to the health threat.
In a public letter, Bishop Farrell... READ MORE
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Swine Flu and Catholic Worship
Posted by Tom McFeely
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:49 AM
People wear medical masks April 25 at Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral. (CNS/Reuters)
No one knows how serious the outbreak of swine flu that began in Mexico is going to be.
But events in Mexico City on Sunday are a pointed reminder that health alerts connected to infectious diseases can have a profound effect on the practice of the Catholic faith.
That’s because Catholic worship is a community affair, with a physical dimension that is fundamental to the celebration of Mass... READ MORE
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