Coronavirus Pandemic: Mass canceled through Easter in Ohio

Immaculate Conception Church, a Catholic parish, located on 2300 S. Smithville Rd. in Dayton's Belmont neighborhood was recently decorated for Christmas Advent Masses such as Fourth Sunday in Advent, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Feast of the Holy Family and Solemnity of Mary - Holy Day of Obligation. The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception was built in 1966 and is dedicated to Mary, the Mother of Jesus. For more information about Masses, community outreach programs and events, visit icparishdayton.org. Photo taken on December 20, 2018. PHOTO / TOM GILLIAM

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Immaculate Conception Church, a Catholic parish, located on 2300 S. Smithville Rd. in Dayton's Belmont neighborhood was recently decorated for Christmas Advent Masses such as Fourth Sunday in Advent, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Feast of the Holy Family and Solemnity of Mary - Holy Day of Obligation. The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception was built in 1966 and is dedicated to Mary, the Mother of Jesus. For more information about Masses, community outreach programs and events, visit icparishdayton.org. Photo taken on December 20, 2018. PHOTO / TOM GILLIAM
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By Breaking News Staff
March 17, 2020
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Effective immediately, public Mass has been canceled in Ohio through Easter, according to a release from the bishops of Ohio.

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"This decision is not taken lightly and, as your bishops, causes us great sadness," said Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. "However, after consultation with the governor and health officials we are convinced that this is the most prudent and necessary action. Science has proven that participation in public gatherings significantly increases the risk of contagion. This poses a serious danger to those especially most vulnerable."

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Daily and weekend Masses from the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains will be available to live-stream online here and on the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Facebook page. Daily Mass will be available online at 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunday Mass will be live-streamed at 11 a.m.

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