Closure of Places of Worship

23 March 2020

Dear Father,

In light of the Prime Minister’s statement this evening that all places of worship are to close, I am requiring that all churches and chaplaincies in the archdiocese remain closed, with immediate effect, until further notice. Private Masses, streamed live, can continue. Concelebrated Masses should only take place with priests who live in the same household. Please continue to pray for all those in difficulty at this time, especially your parishioners.

With all good wishes,

+ Malcolm