Masses Canceled

In light of the continued concern surrounding the coronavirus, and the advice of
medical experts, all Masses in the Archdiocese of New York will be canceled
beginning this weekend, March 14-15, 2020.

This development follows upon today’s decision of Dutchess County to prohibit
gatherings of more than 20 people. It is also intended to provide clarity and
consistency throughout the ten counties that comprise the Archdiocese of New
York (Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Putnam, Orange,
Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Dutchess).

Churches will, however, remain open for private prayer.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, urged the faithful to remember
in their prayers all those whose lives have been impacted by the coronavirus
outbreak. “Let us pray for all who are sick, as well as doctors, nurses, caregivers,
and all those working hard to combat the disease. We should also remember those
whose lives have been otherwise disrupted, especially anyone who has lost income
from a loss of work during this difficult time.”

A private Mass will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and will be available
on many cable systems via the Catholic Faith Network and its website at
www.catholicfaithnetwork.org, live-streamed on the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
website at www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/live, and broadcast on radio on The
Catholic Channel of Sirius XM (channel 129).