COVID-19 – Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle U.S.A

Directives for the Reopening of Churches

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All Chaldean parishes in Michigan and Illinois are permitted to resume daily and Sunday Masses beginning on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Guidelines for Public Masses

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Guidelines on sacraments and pastoral care, developed from the Working Group on Infectious Disease Protocols for Sacraments & Pastoral Care.

UPDATE: Resumption of Public Masses

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Beginning the weekend of Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31—the public celebration and attendance of all Holy Masses will resume at a 25% capacity.

Holy Communion Parking Lot Distribution Schedule

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Holy Communion Parking Lot Distribution Schedules

Bishop Francis Apostolic Letter

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Bishop Francis Apostolic Letter regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

UPDATE: Distribution of Holy Communion in Parking Lot

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Beginning Sunday, May 17, 2020, Communion will be distributed in the parking lots of churches in a reverent, orderly, and hygienic manner.

May 1: Changes to Mandate Regarding Funeral Services

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Changes to Mandate Regarding Funeral Services

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Changes to Mandate Regarding Funeral Services

Message from Bishop Francis Kalabat Regarding Gov. Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order

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Mandates based on Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive order.

Announcement From the Three Chaldean Eparchies in North America

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Michigan’s Executive Order 2020-11 (COVID-19) prohibits all assemblages of more than 50 people.