25 March Pastoral Letter from Bishop Treanor
Bishop Noel Treanor issued the following Pastoral Letter on 25 March 2020:
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Noel Treanor regarding
measures taken in response to COVID-19
25 March 2020
My dear people and dear friends, today I wish to address a word to you all -the people, priests, deacons, religious and monks who live in our Diocese of Down and Connor.
As you know only too well, we and the entire human family are confronted with the COFID-19 pandemic. It has already taken the lives of some of our neighbours. With you, I extend my sympathies to the families of those who have died due to the virus. We assure them of our prayers. Sadly, it is thought by clinicians that this virus will end the earthly lives of others in our community in the coming days and weeks.
Over the past week and more, following on the advice and guidance of government and our public authorities, and having consulted with fellow clergy and others, I have...