Daijiworld Media Network – Kuwait (MS)
With Inputs From Media Release

Kuwait, Feb 29: Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia, Parish of the Holy Family Cathedral has announced, after an emergency meeting that the churches in the country will be closed from March 1 to 14 as per the guidelines passed by the Kuwait government.

This decision was taken by the church authorities after the ministry of health of Kuwait government asked people to avoid public gatherings in the wake of fast-spreading Coronavirus.

After the emergency meeting that was held on February 28 by the clergy and parish council members of the church it is decided to close the churches from March 1 to 14. There will not be any Mass, retreat, prayer meetings, seminars or any other services. The catechism classes are also cancelled.

Church in Kuwait (file photo)

The announcement further says that future course of action will be taken after communication to this effect is received from the Kuwait government authorities.

In the meantime, the church authorities have requested the faithful to follow spiritual obligation and practice of faith at their respective homes through the following:

*Participate in the holy Mass through Catholic TV channels
*Read together as a family Scripture readings of the day
*Do the Way of Cross
*Recite the Holy Rosary and Divine Mercy
*Any other spiritual activity

The church authorities have also asked all faithful to pray especially for quick medical breakthrough and speedy recovery of those infected with Coronavirus.