Coronavirus Update 23/03/2020

13:45 – Tuesday 24 March 2020

You can view the latest update from Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales here.

20:45 – Monday 23 March 2020

The Prime Minister Boris Johnstone announced this evening that all Churches must close immediately. The government is also stopping all social events, including weddings, baptisms and other ceremonies – but funerals will be allowed.

We will post an update once we have a statement or advice from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.

Updated 23:27 with tweet from @RCNothampton

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Prayers

The Liturgy Office of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has produced prayer materials that can be used during these uncertain times.Prayer for times of ‘flu and illnessWhen Mass cannot be celebrated publicly (A4)When Mass cannot be celebrated publicly (A5)

Government Advice

The UK Government has released its information for the public on the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), including the current situation in the UK and information about the virus and its symptoms.

gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public