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| Scheduled masses at the San Sebastian Cathedral and other parishes of the Diocese of Bacolod have been canceled from August 24 to 31 as part of the clergy’s response to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the city. (Photo from: PNA-Bacolod file photo) |
[아시아뉴스통신=페이 기자] The Diocese of Bacolod has suspended the scheduled Masses in various parishes here for eight days starting Monday to help reduce the movement of people as a measure to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Mayor Evelio Leonardia thanked Bishop Patricio Buzon for his kindness and initiative in temporarily prohibiting the presence of parishioners in churches from August 24 to 31.
“This voluntary act on your part, while we are still in modified general community quarantine (MGCQ), can only be motivated by great love and concern for all our people, especially our overworked and ‘at risk’ health workers,” Leonardia said in a letter sent to Buzon over the weekend titled “In Grateful Appreciation”.
He added that the residents of Bacolod, as well as the front-liners, are deeply grateful to the bishop and the rest of the clergy for their response since large gatherings could cause the transmission of the virus.
“Your kindness is truly appreciated. May the Lord return it to you a thousandfold,” Leonardia told the bishop.
In the meantime, parishioners could watch the daily Masses that are live-streamed on the ADSUM Diocese of Bacolod Facebook page and YouTube channel, as well as the DYAF CNM Bacolod Facebook page.
