Starting March 28, all mass gatherings at churches will be temporarily suspended. Photo: Vinh Diocese.

In this announcement, the Vinh Diocese Bishop's Office clearly states:

After reviewing the actual development of the epidemic in the area, the Bishop's Office has sent specific instructions to priests and brothers and sisters. However, the epidemic situation is still unpredictable and there is a high risk of infection in the community in the coming time. Therefore, after receiving information and listening to opinions, the Bishop's Office would like to inform and request priests and brothers and sisters in the entire Diocese to do the following:starting Saturday, March 28, 2020until further notice.

- Catholic facilities in the area temporarily suspend all public Masses with parishioners attending.

1. - Temporarily suspend all pastoral and community moral activities such as: retreats, meetings, association activities, reading scriptures, praying...
2. This document also notes: From the Holy Mass
3. From Chrism to Easter, you can participate in the Holy Week Masses and Rites online on the Vinh Diocese website.

"We are called to live charity in all circumstances, therefore, with solidarity and community responsibility, we ask you to be more aware of preventing the risk of infection by paying attention to the recommendations of experts as well as seriously following the instructions of health agencies and authorities at all levels on disease prevention and control" - Vinh Diocese Bishop's Office stated.

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