All public masses at Catholic churches in East Kilbride and across Scotland will cease from today (Thursday, March 19). Priests will continue to celebrate holy mass in private, “praying for those suffering from Covid-19 and those who care for them”, and parishioners are encouraged to use online live streaming to watch the services from home.Attendance at funerals, baptisms and weddings is to be restricted to close family only; but churches will remain open for personal prayer and the sacraments of reconciliation, anointing of the sick and holy communion will be made available.The country’s eight bishops, including Bishop of Motherwell Joseph Toal, have issued a letter to parishes outlining the “unprecedented” move.Church of Scotland
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