Masses for the sick, their families, NHS front-line workers and those working in Social Care

Source: CCN

Beginning this Thursday, special Masses will take place in cathedrals around the country for all those affected by the coronavirus. In a statement today the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales said that they "recognise that this time of the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting every person in our countries. Those who are sick, and their families, are suffering many hardships of isolation from contact with those they love. Our front-line workers in hospitals and in care homes all over our lands are giving exceptional service to those who are vulnerable at this time.

"In order to show a spiritual solidarity with all those who are involved in the ways described above, each week from next Thursday, a Catholic Bishop will celebrate Mass in their Cathedral, which will be live-streamed for people to join. This will take place every Thursday at 7pm."

23rd April - LONDON: Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Westminster Cathedral www.westminstercathedral.org.uk

30th April - ARUNDEL: Bishop Richard Moth, Arundel Cathedral https://arundelcathedral.uk

7th May - LEEDS: Bishop Marcus Stock, Leeds Cathedral www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/cathedral/

14th May - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE: Bishop Robert Byrne CO, Newcastle Cathedral www.stmaryscathedral.org.uk

21st May - SHREWSBURY: Bishop Mark Davies, Shrewsbury Cathedral www.shrewsburycathedral.org

28th May - MIDDLESBROUGH: Bishop Terence Drainey, Middlesbrough Cathedral http://middlesbroughrccathedral.org