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Masses Cancelled in Archdiocese of Baltimore

Archdiocese of Baltimore
March 14, 2020
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After receiving an update from State officials late today on the current impact of the COVID-19 virus and acting on the advice of medical professionals, Archbishop William E Lori has determined that to safeguard the well-being the faithful of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and to prevent further community spread of the virus, all public Masses are canceled until further notice.

A painting of the Assumption adorns the inner dome of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore. (CR file)

Archbishop Lori encourages prayer against coronavirus

Catholic Review Staff
March 13, 2020
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Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore and Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, invites all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and all members of the Knights of Columbus and their families to join him in praying this special prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Dr. Robert Redfield, a Catholic who is director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testifies about coronavirus preparedness and response to the House Government Oversight and Reform Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington March 11, 2020. (CNS photo/Joshua Roberts, Reuters)

At the forefront of the U.S. response to coronavirus is a devout Baltimore Catholic

Tim Swift
March 13, 2020
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As Redfield helps lead the federal response to the growing threat of the coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, his pastor and friends say his years of work studying viruses along with his deep Catholic faith will help guide the country through the crisis.

A person from inside the Life Care Center of Kirkland, Wash., peers through the blinds March 11, 2020. The Seattle-area nursing home is at the epicenter of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the United States. (CNS photo/Karen Ducey, Reuters)

Coronavirus leads to Mass suspension in Seattle, dispensation in Kentucky

Rhina Guidos
March 12, 2020
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The Archdiocese of Seattle became the first in the country to announce March 11 the temporary suspension of all public Masses to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Pope Francis is pictured near a Marian statue as he celebrates morning Mass in the chapel of his residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae, at the Vatican March 11, 2020. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope composes prayer to Mary during coronavirus pandemic

Catholic News Service
March 11, 2020
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Here is a CNS translation of the prayer Pope Francis recited by video March 11 for a special Mass and act of prayer asking Mary to protect Italy and the world during of the coronavirus pandemic.

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