The Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro has temporarily shutdown the operation of six churches after several priest within its jurisdiction became infected with Covid-19.
In a Pastoral Letter, Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Jose Cabantan made the decision after consultation with their Covid-19 Health Crisis Committee.
“I, in consultation with our Health [Covid-19] Crisis Committee, am forced on my own volition [motu proprio] to decide painfully to order the closure to religious activities and other related activities of some parish churches,” Cabantan said.
He urged the public to pray for the recovery of the infected priests.
The closure will affect the following churches in Misamis Oriental: Our Lady of Candelaria Parish Church in Tagoloan, Immaculate Conception Parish Church in Jasaan, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Church in Bobontugan, and Sta. Cruz Parish Church in Laguindingan.
The other two churches—Archdiocesan Shrine of the Black Nazarene and San Isidro Labrador Parish Church—are located in Cagayan de Oro City.
During the closure, Cabantan said the churches would undergo disinfection.
“This is our way of showing that we are one with the people, the government, and every other person or entity concerned with the overcoming of the spread of the virus of Covid-19,” Cabantan said.
Read full article on BusinessMirror
