Worship from 24th December 2020 until reviewed
by Government on 12th January 2020
⬧ With effect from 26th December public worship
moves on line. Please ensure that no congregation
is present; please keep the doors locked until after
Mass. This applies to all Sunday and weekday
Masses, Anniversary and Month’s Mind Masses.
Outside speakers should not be used at this time
as organised outdoor gatherings are not allowed
at Level 5.
⬧ Churches may remain open for private prayer.
⬧ Sacraments and devotions: All other ceremonies
cease for the duration of Level Five including
Baptism and the Sacrament of Penance. Novenas
and other devotional practices may take place on
line only, with no congregation present.
⬧ Funerals: With effect from 24th December up to
10 mourners may attend at a funeral service.
⬧ Weddings: Currently, up to 25 guests may attend
a wedding in church. With effect from Sunday 3rd
January 2021 the number of guests permitted to
attend is reduced to 6.
⬧ Anointing of the Sick and First Friday Calls:
Anointing of the sick may take place when invited
by the family and taking all the necessary
precautions of hand sanitising, social distancing,
face covering and anointing with a cotton bud.
First Friday calls not to take place under Level 5.
⬧ Level 5 details are at: www.gov.ie
Francis Duffy
Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois