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

UPDATE: Regarding Latest COVID-19 Guidance

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An update regarding the latest COVID-19 guidance from the CDC and the State of Michigan.

UPDATE: General Dispensation Lifted for Chaldean Diocese

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Beginning Saturday, March 27, 2021 (Palm Sunday weekend) the general obligation of attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation will be reinstated for the entire Chaldean Diocese.

Message from Bishop Francis Kalabat Regarding Coronavirus

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On Friday, August 21, Bishop Francis met with Dr. James Lynch, president of Beaumont hospitals in Troy and Grosse Pointe, to address the dramatic increase in the spread of the COVID virus among the Chaldean community.

Updates Regarding Parish Ministries and Activities for the Fall

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Updates regarding parish ministries and activities for the Fall.

UPDATE: Regarding Reduction of Indoor Gathering Limit

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The new Michigan mandate which goes into effect on July 31, limiting the number of people at indoor gatherings to no more than 10 people, will not affect our Masses or church gatherings.

UPDATE: Regarding Church Capacity

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Beginning Saturday, June 20, all Chaldean parishes in Michigan are permitted to have up to 50% capacity.

Pentecost Sunday 2020

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The first public Masses in our diocese (since the suspension of Masses on March 17, 2020) were celebrated on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31 (Pentecost Sunday).

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.