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Good Health Precautions, Practices, and Resources

in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough

 

November 14, 2022

Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health is "strongly recommending" that Ontarians wear masks in all indoor public settings.

 

September 8, 2022

Announcing an All-Virus Approach

Dr. Kieran Moore announced last week that the province of Ontario is moving away from COVID-19-specific guidance in favour of an "all-virus approach," meaning the new guidelines will apply to other illnesses such as the flu as well.

Here are the guidelines Dr. Moore outlined for the general public:

  • If you have symptoms of any respiratory illness, stay home until symptoms have improved for at least 24 hours.
  • If you have a fever, stay home until it's completely gone.
  • If you have gastrointestinal symptoms, stay home until symptoms have improved for at least 48 hours.
  • After isolating at home, wear a mask in public for 10 days since the onset of symptoms.
  • If sick, avoid non-essential visits to vulnerable or older people for a full 10 days starting the day after symptoms appear — including visits to high-risk settings such as long-term care homes and hospitals.
  • If you're in the same household as someone who is sick or tested positive for COVID-19, mask in public spaces, even if you feel better, and avoid vulnerable individuals and settings for 10 days after exposure. Isolate immediately if you develop symptoms.
Further to the guidelines noted above, Dr. Moore emphasized these three points:
  • continue wearing a mask when "it's right for you", 
  • be up to date with all vaccinations, and 
  • stay home if you are sick.
Let us continue to pray for one another - especially for those in the world who are most impacted by the pandemic due to poverty or a lack of medical resources.

 

June 10, 2022

Please find a link to the Decree Restoring the Sunday Mass Obligation under the signatures of His Excellency Most Reverend Bishop Miehm and Fr. Ray Rick, JCL, Chancellor, dated June 10, 2022 below.

 

DECREE

 

The Clergy and Faithful are reminded to exercise these precautions when necessary:

  • Wear a face mask indoors when it is crowded and the air circulation is poor.
  • Maintain some distance from others when indoors.
  • If you are ill, stay home.
  • If you have been exposed to COVID, stay away from others until you are sure that you are not infected and will not infect others.

 

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough is served by these Health Units:

Peterborough Public Health Unit 

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit 

Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit 

Durham Region Health Unit 

North Bay–Parry Sound District Health Unit

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

 

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS

WorshipSafe Plan

WORSHIP SAFE - Reopening Plan for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough, edits - August 15, 2020, July 7, 2020, June 25, 2020. (Original June 9 2020)

 

Worship Safe in Pictures and Points (A Summary)

 

Video - How to Worship Safely

 

COVID-19 Safety Plan  - Required by the Ontario Government

COVID-19 Safety Plan

 

Diocesan Pastoral Centre COVID-19 Safety Plan

 

 Health Precautions as of March 1 2022
 
Most Reverend Bishop Miehm has issued these directives for the Diocese of Peterborough and they take effect on Tuesday, March 1, 2022:  
  • Churches and missions may open at full capacity.   
  • When the Vaccine Policy was introduced, it was noted that the provisions of the Policy would be temporary.  Accordingly, the Vaccine Policy is rescinded as of March 1, 2022, and its provisions regarding the presentation of vaccine certificates and/or testing are no longer in effect. 
  • Face masks must be worn by all those attending Mass who are aged two years and older.  (Limited medical exemptions may apply.) 
  • Pastors may, at their discretion, decide to retain a section of the church seating with reduced capacity. 
  • Ushers may help parishioners with seating to maintain comfortable distancing. 
  • Parish halls may open and all activities including the serving and consumption of food may resume. 
  • Confessionals may be utilized, for either face-to-face or behind the screen confessions. 
  • Contact tracing lists are not required. 
  • The procession of the gifts at the Offertory may resume. 
  • Communion in the hand is highly encouraged at this time.  Reception of Communion on the tongue will be permitted with the following precautions: 
  • Those who wish to receive Holy Communion on the tongue are to receive Communion only from the priest and must wait until those who wish to receive on the hand have done so.   
  •  The priest will observe sanitation protocols if there is physical contact with a person's hand or tongue.   
  • Communion from the cup is not permitted at this time. 
  • The line up to receive Holy Communion may return to the regular practice that was in place before the pandemic at the parish or mission. 
  • Parishioners should self-screen for any symptoms at home and are asked not to attend Mass if they are ill.  
  • Mass from the Cathedral will continue to be live-streamed on the Diocesan YouTube Channel.   Eventually, the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation will be lifted but for the moment, it remains in place. 
  • Hand sanitizers will be available for parishioner use and comfort. 
  • Air circulation in the church and mission buildings will be enhanced as much as possible. 
  • The Sign of Peace will continue to be offered through a gesture such as a nod or a bow. 
  • The holy water fonts may be filled once again and available for those who wish to use them. 
  • Parishes may return to usual practices with a full complement of Eucharistic ministers, lectors, and altar servers – with attention to social distancing wherever possible.  
  • Congregational singing is permissible and members of the congregation must continue to wear the face mask even while singing. 
  • Choirs may resume and the choir members may remove their face masks when singing and put the face masks back on after the song is finished.   
  • Choir members and Cantors should maintain physical distance between members of different households.   
  • A minimal contact offertory collection is encouraged by having the ushers extend their baskets or by placing the collection baskets at the doors. Passing the collection basket from person to person is discouraged. 
  • The Children’s liturgy or the Good Shepherd catechesis program may be resumed and wearing a face mask is mandatory for the children and volunteers. 
  • As noted previously, hymnals, prayer cards, etc. may be placed in the pews. 
  • As noted previously, enhanced cleaning protocols are no longer required. 
  • As noted previously, votive candles may be available for prayer intentions. 
The pandemic has been a long, stressful time for many and it is expected that the faithful will have different responses to the reduction of Covid-19 health precautions.  This is a time to extend kindness, mercy, and care to one another. 

 

Mass on the Diocese of Peterborough YouTube Channel
 
RECORDED SUNDAY MASS IS ON YOUTUBE

Each week, the Sunday Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains is taped and broadcast from the YouTube channel for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough.  Click HERE for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough YouTube channel.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

COVID-19 Vaccines

RESOURCES ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE

 

COVID-19 Vaccine

 

Statement from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

Clarification and Statement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

Letter from the Bishops of Alberta/Northwest Territories

Healing the Culture

 

Alerts about Cases and Outbreaks in Parishes and Missions

February 28, 2022

 

The Deacon at St. Martin of Tours Parish in Ennismore is presenting with symptoms of the COVID-19 virus.  The Deacon was at the parish's Sunday Masses on February 26 and 27, 2022.  If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, please follow the Peterborough City and County Health Unit's advice.  Let us keep one another in prayer.

 

February 11, 2022

The Pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Kinmount and Our Lady of Fatima Mission in Minden is experiencing the symptoms of the COVID-19 virus. The Pastor is self-isolating and following the medical health precautions. An alternate priest will be celebrating the Masses at the parish for the next two weekends. Let us keep one another in prayer!

 

VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY PARISH IN CAMPBELLFORD

A person attending the Daily Mass on Monday, January 10, 2022, has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.  Please be informed and take the precautions necessary.  Click MORE INFORMATION LINK.

 

ST. ANTHONY MISSION IN WOODVILLE

Persons attending the Christmas Eve Mass at St. Anthony Mission in Woodville have reported they tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Please be informed of this report and take the precautions necessary.  Click MORE INFORMATION LINK.

 

ST. PETER THE APOSTLE PARISH IN PARRY SOUND

A person at the 10:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Parry Sound has reported a positive COVID-19 test result.  Please be informed of this report and take the precautions necessary.  Click MORE INFORMATION LINK.

 

ST. JOSEPH PARISH IN BOWMANVILLE

Persons who attended Masses during Christmastime * at St. Joseph Parish in Bowmanville have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and reported this matter to the Pastor.  

* Christmastime - December 24 Mass at 8 pm; December 25 Masses at 12 am and 10 am and December 26 Masses at 9 am and 11 am.

Please be informed of this report and take the precautions necessary.  Click MORE INFORMATION LINK.

 

A person at the Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Parish in Bowmanville on Thursday December 3oth at 11:00 AM has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Please be informed of this report and take the precautions necessary.  Click MORE INFORMATION LINK.

 

ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH IN HUNTSVILLE

A person who attended the Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Huntsville on Wednesday December 29th at 1:30 PM has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and reported this matter to the Pastor. 

Please be informed of this report and take the precautions necessary.  Click MORE INFORMATION LINK.

 

You've been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, now what?

 

ALERT - COVID-19 Outbreak at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Cardiff and St. John Vianney Mission in Highland Grove

The Diocese was informed on April 23, 2021 that three parishioners who attended the parish in Cardiff and six parishioners who attended the mission in Highland Grove have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

 

ALERT - COVID-19 Exposure at St. Mary Mission, Chandos Lake (Apsley)

Peterborough Health Unit Letter, April 17, 2021

 

ALERT - COVID-19 Exposure at the Parish Office, St. Mary Parish Grafton

There is no exposure at the Church or at its services.  The exposure occurred in the Parish Office and is internal.

 

APRIL 13, 2021 - ST. MARY PARISH, LINDSAY

  • The clergy and staff exposed to the COVID-19 virus at St. Mary Parish in Lindsay have followed the direction of the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and the Ross Memorial Hospital.
  • This concern has been resolved.
  • Daily Mass will resume at the parish on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
  • Thank you for your understanding, support, and prayers - especially your prayers for those suffering from the COVID-19 virus.

 

APRIL 9, 2021 - ST. MARY PARISH IN LINDSAY

  • Clergy and staff at St. Mary Parish rectory have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. They will follow the direction of the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit.
  • To ensure that every health precaution is taken, the clergy and staff exposed to the virus will absent themselves from St. Mary’s at this time.
  • The schedule for Sunday Masses this weekend will be celebrated as usual at the parish.
  • However, the Saturday morning Mass on April 9th and the Daily Masses from April 11th to 15th are cancelled.
  • We want to reassure the parishioners of St. Mary Parish that we will follow the direction of the Health Unit, the parish’s COVID-19 Safety Plan, and the WorshipSafe guidelines, to look after the health of the priests, staff, and the parishioners.
  • Let us continue to pray for all those impacted locally and globally by the pandemic, those who are suffering from the virus, and for everyone’s good health.

For further and updated information, please consult the PARISH WEBSITE.

Notice - Cancellation of Masses

UPDATE - DAILY MASSES & THE MASSES THIS WEEKEND FOR THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD CANCELLED - St. Luke Parish in Downeyville

The Pastor at St. Luke Parish in Downeyville is experiencing the symptoms of the COVID-19 virus.  The priest has sought medical attention and is following medical advice and the precautions & requirements of the Health Unit.  Accordingly, there will be no Daily Masses at St. Luke Parish in Downeyville.  This applies to the Daily Masses from January 3rd to 7th and the Masses on January 8th and 9th for the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord.

 

DAILY MASSES CANCELLED THIS WEEK (JANUARY 3 TO 7) - St. Martin of Tours Parish in Ennismore

The Pastor at St. Martin of Tours Parish in Ennismore is experiencing the symptoms of the COVID-19 virus.  The priest is following medical guidance and the health precautions & requirements of the Health Unit.  Accordingly, there will be no Daily Masses at St. Martin of Tours Parish in Ennismore.  This applies to the Daily Masses next week.

 

MASSES CANCELLED AT NEW YEAR'S, ON THE WEEKEND AND NEXT WEEK - Sacred Heart Parish in Trout Creek and St. Augustine Mission in South River

The Pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Trout Creek & the St. Augustine Mission in South River is experiencing the symptoms of the virus.  The priest is ill and following medical guidance.  Accordingly, there will be no Masses at Sacred Heart Parish in Trout Creek and St. Augustine Mission over the New Year, this weekend and next week. This will include the Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God,  World Day of Peace at New Year's on December 31st/January 1st, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 2nd, and the Daily Masses next week.

 

MASSES CANCELLED AT NEW YEAR'S, ON THE WEEKEND, NEXT WEEK AND JANUARY 8/9 - St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Parry Sound

The Pastor at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Parry Sound is a close contact of a person who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.  The priest is following medical guidance in accordance with Health Unit requirements and precautions.  Accordingly, there will be no Masses at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Parry Sound over the New Year and this weekend. This will include the Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God,  World Day of Peace at New Year's on December 31st/January 1st, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 2nd, the daily Masses next week and the Masses for the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord..

 

UPDATE - MASSES CANCELLED AT NEW YEAR'S, ON THE WEEKEND, DAILY MASSES & THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD - St. John, Kirkfield and its Missions

The Priest at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Kirkfield is experiencing virus symptoms.  The priest is following medical guidance.  Accordingly, there will be no Masses at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Kirkfield or its missions - St. Anthony Mission in Woodville, St. Margaret Mary Alocoque Mission in Coboconk, and Our Lady Help of Christians Mission, Victoria Road. This will include the Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, World Day of Peace at New Year's on January 1st, and the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 2nd, the Daily Masses, and the Masses for the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord.

 

List of Parishes and Missions by Health Unit Regions

Peterborough Public Health Unit

Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains

Immaculate Conception Parish

Our Lady of Assumption, Otonabee

St. John the Evangelist, Keene

St. Anne Parish

St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish

Sacred Heart Parish

St. John the Baptist Parish

St. Joseph Parish, Douro

St. Thomas More Parish, Millbrook

St. Martin of Tours Parish, Ennismore

St. Paul Parish, Norwood

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission, Havelock

St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Lakefield

St. Jean de Brebeuf Mission, Buckhorn

Our Lady of Good Counsel Mission, Young’s Point

St. Mary of the Purification Mission, Chandos Lake

Diocesan Pastoral Centre

 

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit

St. Mary Parish, Lindsay

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Cardiff

St. John Vianney Mission, Highland Grove

Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Port Hope

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Hastings

Sacred Heart Mission, Harwood

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (St. Mary) Parish, Grafton

Our Lady Queen of Peace, Bobcaygeon / St. Aloysius, Fenelon Falls

St. John Parish, Kirkfield

St. Margaret Mary Mission, Coboconk

Our Lady Help of Christians Mission, Kirkfield

St. Anthony Mission, Woodville

St. Luke Parish, Downeyville

St. Michael Parish, Cobourg

St. Patrick Parish, Kinmount

Our Lady of Fatima Mission, Minden

Holy Angels Parish, Brighton

Korean Martyrs, Brighton

St. Jerome Mission, Warkworth

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Campbellford

 

Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit

St. Alphonsus Parish, Wooler

 

Durham Region Health Unit

St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Newcastle

St. Joseph Parish, Bowmanville

St. Therese Parish, Courtice

St. Bernadette Mission, Nestleton

 

North Bay–Parry Sound District Health Unit

St. Joseph Parish, Powassan 

St. John Mission, Nipissing  

St. Patrick Parish, Kearney 

Holy Spirit Mission, Burk’s Falls 

St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Parry Sound 

Mission of St. Peter, (Killbear) Nobel 

Sacred Heart Parish, Trout Creek 

St. Augustine Mission, South River 

St. Mary Mission, Port Loring 

Holy Family Parish, Britt 

St. Therese Mission, Pointe au Baril 

St. Michael Mission, Rosseau 

 

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Honey Harbour

St. John the Baptist Mission, Port Severen

St. Joseph Parish, Bracebridge

St. John the Baptist Mission, Minett

St. Mary Parish, Huntsville

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Mission, Baysville

Mission of St. Mary of the Assumption, Dwight

St. Paul Parish, Gravenhurst

St. James the Great Parish, Mactier

St. Anne Mission, Port Carling

Employees

Employees of the Parishes and the Diocese returned to the work site as of February 22, 2022.

 

ARCHIVED UPDATES

June 10, 2022

 

Please find a link to the Decree Restoring the Sunday Mass Obligation under the signatures of His Excellency Most Reverend Bishop Miehm and Fr. Ray Rick, JCL, Chancellor, dated June 10, 2022 below.

 

DECREE

 

March 11, 2022

The Ontario government has announced the end of public masking requirements in most non-medical settings effective Monday, March 21, 2022.  Churches, missions, halls and offices in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough will no longer require masking effective Monday, March 21, 2022. 

Local health units and/or municipalities may issue orders or recommendations related to the wearing of face masks if the infection levels increase in a specific area.  Where there are Orders in place from local health units that may differ from the provincial policy, parishes will comply with the Order.  Where the local unit issues a recommendation for the wearing of masks, the clergy and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion should prudently consider wearing a face mask while distributing Communion as an advisable health precaution. 

Some people will still want to wear masks in churches and offices, and they should not be discouraged from doing so.  Continuing to wear a face mask amid health precautions easing in Ontario is a "personal choice" related to the individual’s assessment of risk factors such as an underlying health condition or a family member with an underlying health condition or other personal considerations. 

While the parishes and missions pastorally welcome the return of parishioners, let us do everything possible to support the sense of welcome and kindness.  Pastors may consider continuing to maintain the physical distance of 6 feet by roping of pews in one section of the church or mission. 

Let’s make a special effort to welcome all the faithful back to church and do everything we can to ensure that people have positive experiences when they come back to their parishes and missions. 

  

Updates on Covid-19 Health precautions: 

  • Indoor masking requirements are lifted in churches, parish halls and offices starting on Monday, March 21, 2022. 
  • Churches can currently rent their halls, and food/drink can currently be served in halls. 
  • Starting Monday, March 21, all Covid-19 health precautions are lifted in parish halls 
  • Starting on Monday, March 21, health precautions on choir activities are lifted. 
  • Clergy and lay staff who have a Covid-19 close contact or who experience symptoms or test positive for the Covid-19 virus are reminded to continue following the current health unit guidelines and provincial regulations that apply to close contacts, the onset of symptoms or a positive test result. 
February 25, 2022

Most Reverend Bishop Miehm has issued these directives for the Diocese of Peterborough which take effect on Tuesday, March 1, 2022:  

  • Churches and missions may open at full capacity.   
  • When the Vaccine Policy was introduced, it was noted that the provisions of the Policy would be temporary.  Accordingly, the Vaccine Policy is rescinded as of March 1, 2022, and its provisions regarding the presentation of vaccine certificates and/or testing are no longer in effect. 
  • Face masks must be worn by all those attending Mass who are aged two years and older.  (Limited medical exemptions may apply.) 
  • Pastors may, at their discretion, decide to retain a section of the church seating with reduced capacity. 
  • Ushers may help parishioners with seating to maintain comfortable distancing. 
  • Parish halls may open and all activities including the serving and consumption of food may resume. 
  • Confessionals may be utilized, for either face-to-face or behind the screen confessions. 
  • Contact tracing lists are not required. 
  • The procession of the gifts at the Offertory may resume. 
  • Communion in the hand is highly encouraged at this time.  Reception of Communion on the tongue will be permitted with the following precautions: 
    • Those who wish to receive Holy Communion on the tongue are to receive Communion only from the priest and must wait until those who wish to receive on the hand have done so.   
    •  The priest will observe sanitation protocols if there is physical contact with a person's hand or tongue.   
  • Communion from the cup is not permitted at this time. 
  • The line up to receive Holy Communion may return to the regular practice that was in place before the pandemic at the parish or mission. 
  • Parishioners should self-screen for any symptoms at home and are asked not to attend Mass if they are ill.  
  • Mass from the Cathedral will continue to be live-streamed on the Diocesan YouTube Channel.   Eventually, the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation will be lifted but for the moment, it remains in place. 
  • Hand sanitizers will be available for parishioner use and comfort. 
  • Air circulation in the church and mission buildings will be enhanced as much as possible. 
  • The Sign of Peace will continue to be offered through a gesture such as a nod or a bow. 
  • The holy water fonts may be filled once again and available for those who wish to use them. 
  • Parishes may return to usual practices with a full complement of Eucharistic ministers, lectors, and altar servers – with attention to social distancing wherever possible.  
  • Congregational singing is permissible and members of the congregation must continue to wear the face mask even while singing. 
  • Choirs may resume and the choir members may remove their face masks when singing and put the face masks back on after the song is finished.   
  • Choir members and Cantors should maintain physical distance between members of different households.   
  • A minimal contact offertory collection is encouraged by having the ushers extend their baskets or by placing the collection baskets at the doors. Passing the collection basket from person to person is discouraged. 
  • The Children’s liturgy or the Good Shepherd catechesis program may be resumed and wearing a face mask is mandatory for the children and volunteers. 
  • As noted previously, hymnals, prayer cards, etc. may be placed in the pews. 
  • As noted previously, enhanced cleaning protocols are no longer required. 
  • As noted previously, votive candles may be available for prayer intentions. 

The pandemic has been a long, stressful time for many and it is expected that the faithful will have different responses to the reduction of Covid-19 health precautions.  This is a time to extend kindness, mercy, and care to one another. 

 

February 16, 2022

February 16, 2022

 

On February 14, 2022, Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario will move to the next phase of reopening on Thursday, February 17, 2022.  
A further easing of the health precautions is anticipated on March 1st.   The Reopening Planning Committee for the Diocese will be meeting next week to discuss these further measures and an update will be issued following the Committee's meeting.
In the meantime, Most Reverend Bishop Miehm has issued the following guidelines for the Diocese:
  • Clergy and lay staff will return to on-site work at the parish offices and the Diocesan Pastoral Centre effective Tuesday, February 22, 2022.    
  • Capacity limits in churches are relatively unchanged noting the requirement to maintain 6 feet or 2 meters of distance between households remains in effect.  Also, wearing a face mask is still required. 
  • Parish Halls will remain closed for the time being.  However, parishes are using this time to plan and prepare for the reopening to take place. 
  • The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has issued some changes for funerals that will go into effect tomorrow.  Click here to read more information.
January 28, 2022

The government of Ontario has released a three-step reopening plan.  There are three dates mentioned in the plan that have a number of contingencies to ensure the province moves forward responsibly.

The first date to signal a step forward is Monday, January 31, 2022.

 

PLACES OF WORSHIP

For places of worship, there is no change.  Places of worship continue to welcome parishioners up to 50% capacity while maintaining 2 metres or 6 feet of physical distance between households and wearing face masks while inside the church.

 

 

Effective Monday, January 31, 2022, parish halls may reopen while observing the following health precautions:

  • Vaccine Certificates must be presented by each attendee and checked at the entrance to the parish hall.
  • The group renting a Parish Hall or using it must provide the Parish with the assurance that the requirement for Vaccine Certificates is being observed and verified.
  • The number of people in the Parish Hall must not exceed 50% of the posted capacity for the space.
  • If food or drink is served, the number of people allowable in the Parish Hall must not exceed ten (10).
  • Face masks must be worn indoors unless food or beverage is being consumed.
  • Funeral receptions are not permitted in the Parish Halls at this time.
January 3, 2022

January 3, 2022

 

Today, Premier Doug Ford held a press conference and responded to what he called "a tsunami" of COVID-19 infections that threatens to overwhelm the healthcare system in Ontario.  In response to the increasing number of cases of the Omicron variant, the province of Ontario is implementing new health precautions and restrictions.  The measures will be in effect from Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 12:01 a.m. for at least 21 days until January 26, 2022,   The trends in public health and health system indicators will be considerations for the government's decision to extend or lift the new measures.

 

The measures that will directly impact places of worship include:

  • Reducing social gathering limits to five people indoors and 10 people outdoors.
  • Limiting capacity at organized public events to five people indoors.
  • Requiring businesses and organizations (i.e. places of worship) to ensure employees work remotely unless the nature of their work requires them to be on-site.
  • Limiting capacity at indoor weddings, funerals, and religious services, rites, and ceremonies to 50 percent capacity of the particular room. Outdoor services are limited to the number of people that can maintain 2 meters of physical distance. Social gatherings associated with these services must adhere to the social gathering limits.
  • Closing indoor meeting and event spaces with limited exceptions but permitting outdoor spaces to remain open with restrictions.

In the Diocese of Peterborough, these provincial measures will be implemented in the following ways:

  • Households attending the church must maintain a physical distance of 6 feet or 2 meters between each other.   Attendance at the church is limited to fifty percent of the church's posted capacity.
  • The clergy and the faithful must wear a face mask in the church.
  • Congregational singing is strongly discouraged at this time. 
  • ​The processional and recessional will take place respectively from the sacristy to the sanctuary and from the sanctuary to the sacristy to avoid gatherings at the church doors.
  • Parish Halls are closed for the time being.  The exception to this closure is AA meetings, food banks, and other designated entities. 
  • The Diocesan and parish staff are working remotely as much as possible.
It is hoped that these new measures will curtail or significantly mitigate the current surge of the Omicron variant and the COVID-19 virus.
December 22, 2021

PARISH MEETINGS

Parish meetings are permitted observing all the pandemic health precautions.  However, virtual meetings are highly recommended at this time.

 

PARISH HALLS

Parish meetings in halls or other indoor spaces are permitted. Attendance may not exceed 50% of meeting space capacity.  Participants must present a Vaccine Certificate, be masked, and physically distanced – 2 metres (6 ft.) between those not from the same household. Contact tracing remains a best practice.

 

Note - An exemption from the Vaccine Certificate requirement is in place for programs like Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous or food distribution to the poor.  Vaccination remains a prudent health precaution for the recipients and volunteers at these programs.

 

SERVING FOOD AND/OR BEVERAGES 

Serving food and/or beverages is discouraged at this time.  If it happens, please observe the following protocols: 

  • prepared individual items are preferred as opposed to buffets or self-serve stations
  • masks may be removed while eating but should be worn at all other times
  • servers should wear a face mask and a face shield is also advisable

 

CONGREGATIONAL SINGING

Congregational singing is discouraged at this time.  Hymnals do not need to be removed from the pews.

 

CHOIRS AND MUSICIANS

Choirs and liturgical musicians are permitted if at least 6 feet or 2 meters of distance between choir members from different households can be maintained.  Face masks may be removed when singing and must be put in place once the hymn is concluded.

 

If it is not possible to ensure at least 6 feet (2 metres) between choir members from different households, it is recommended that a single cantor and a single musician provide the music ministry at this time.

 

CHURCH VENTILATION

If possible given weather conditions, please open windows and turn on fan circulation in the church.

December 16, 2021

December 16, 2021

 

PRIEST'S ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE MASSES ON THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Good morning/evening!  

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect us and with the Delta and Omicron variants, we need to be vigilant and care for one another.   I know that people are growing weary of the health precautions, but it is important for us to follow them and not let our guard down.  We must exercise caution and care for all those who gather with us in the church.  

Please wear a face mask that covers your nose, mouth, and chin.   When you wear a face mask, you communicate a gesture of care for one another, and that charity is good.   

Please keep 2 metres of distance between households, sanitize your hands, and stay home if you have any symptoms of illness.  The Mass continues to be livestreamed on the YouTube channel for the Diocese if you need to stay home.

These health precautions support the churches staying open safely and are a concrete expression of our concern for others.  I am urging you to follow them, especially as we face uncertain times with the new variant. Thank you. 

 

PRAYER INTENTION

For the People of God during this pandemic, we ask for God's healing and comfort.  May our efforts and care to bring this pandemic to an end and restore good health globally.  We pray to the Lord.  Response: Lord, hear our prayer.

Contact Information for Clergy and Staff Working Remotely

 
A few days ago, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer for the province of Ontario, made the following statement, "Just as I am asking individuals to continue practicing public health measures and get vaccinated, I’m also asking businesses and organizations to remain diligent and vigilant,  I am asking that employers ask their employees to work from home whenever possible."  
Since then,  twenty Medical Officers of Health in the province have issued Orders pertaining to workers working remotely where possible.
Accordingly, Most Reverend Bishop Miehm has issued the following guideline for the clergy and lay staff of the Diocese.
  • If staff cannot work remotely due to the nature of their work (custodian or housekeeping), the staff will continue to work on site.
  • If parish office staff are deemed unable to work remotely given the work demands prior to the Christmas Season, the office staff may work on-site and this work arrangement will be reassessed after Christmas.
  • If parish office staff have been able to work remotely and it is feasible to do so now, the office staff will work remotely.
  • The Diocesan Pastoral Centre clergy and lay staff will be working remotely as of Wednesday, December 15, 2021.  Clergy and lay staff may be at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre where the work requires on-site presence.
To contact clergy or lay staff working remotely, please access the email directory links provided below.
 
DIOCESAN PASTORAL CENTRE CLERGY AND STAFF
 
PARISHES
November 22, 2021

COVID-19 UPDATE - Choirs and Congregational Singing 

  

November 22, 2021 

  

Good news! 

  

Choirs and congregational singing in our parishes and missions may resume while observing the following health safeguards and requirements: 

  

  1. Choir members are mainly considered as volunteers and all provisions of the Diocese of Peterborough’s Vaccination Policy (hereafter referred to as “Policy”) pertaining to volunteers apply to choir members exercising the music ministry.  Where cantors or musicians are employees or vendors to the Diocese, the provisions of the Policy pertaining to staff or vendors shall apply. Active screening for the choir members must be completed prior to attending the practice, rite, ceremony, or service, and documented attestation that they passed the screening must be kept for 30 days. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/screening/worker/
  2. Choir members may remove their face masks to sing as part of a religious rite, ceremony, or service; face masks must be put back on at the end of each hymn.   
  3. Choir members must be at least 2 metres or 6 feet from each other unless they are members of the same household. 
  4. Choir members must be at least 2 metres or 6 feet from the congregation or have an impermeable barrier between the choir and the congregation. 
  5. Hymnals may be returned to the pews. 
  6. The members of the congregation are required to wear face masks.  Congregational singing is permitted but face masks must continue to be worn even while singing.  
  7. If possible, open the window(s) and turn on the fan(s) to increase the circulation of air and improve ventilation. 
  8. Choir practice can happen in the same fashion as noted above (i.e. Face masks may be removed to sing.) 
    • Proof of vaccination is NOT required for choir practice that takes place in the church. 
    • Proof of vaccination is required for choir practice that takes place in the Parish Hall. 
  9. Proof of vaccination is required if food or drinks are included as part of the rehearsal, or there are other intended purposes for the gathering, including socialization.
October 28, 2021

 

ATTENDANCE AT MASS DOES NOT REQUIRE A VACCINE CERTIFICATE

The province of Ontario announced that it is dropping the attendance limits for venues that are requiring a vaccine certificate to enter the premises.  The province indicated that other venues such as places of worship may also drop their attendance limits if they ask for the Vaccine Certificate upon entry.

The parishes and missions of the Diocese of Peterborough will NOT be requesting vaccine certificates to attend Mass or other religious services.  The Parishes and Missions will continue to operate with the attendance limits in place - that is - 6 feet between different households.  All other health precautions related to the pandemic will be observed.

FUNERALS

While the province is allowing attendance limits to be lifted if a Vaccine Certificate is required for entry,  parishes in the Diocese of Peterborough have been directed by the Bishop to maintain current attendance limits and NOT to require Vaccine Certificates.  This also applies to the celebration of funerals at parishes and missions.  The Diocese of Peterborough will not require people attending a funeral in the Diocese to present a Vaccine Certificate, and the current attendance limits and health precautions will remain in place. 

Funeral receptions will NOT be held in the Parish Hall at this time with the intent to safeguard the good health of those coming from near and far to be present at funeral celebrations.

PARISH HALLS

WHEN A VACCINE CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED

  • Parish Halls are considered to be event or meeting spaces and therefore, a Vaccine Certificate or a Medical Exemption, or a Negative COVID-19 test is usually presented before entry unless one of the exemptions * listed below applies.
  • Parish Organizations such as the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Women's League, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Development and Peace, and other lay organizations of the Church may use the Parish Hall for meetings and events.  A member from these organizations will be assigned the responsibility of checking for one of the following from each person entering the Parish Hall: a Vaccine Certificate or a Medical Exemption or a Negative COVID-19 test administered within a two-day time period preceding the meeting or event.
  • Community-based organizations that have historical rental agreements for the Parish Hall may continue to rent the Parish Hall.  These organizations will be advised by the parish of the newer, current requirement to check for the Vaccine Certificate before each person enters.
  • No groups or individuals beyond those named above are permitted to use the Parish Halls at this time.

 

* WHEN A VACCINE CERTIFICATE IS NOT REQUIRED

  • There are some programs and services offered in the Parish Hall where a Vaccine Certificate is not required.  
  • If a meeting in the Parish Hall involves "in-person teaching and instruction" and is set up so that participants remain seated 6 feet apart from one another and wear a face mask covering the nose, mouth, and chin, the Vaccine Certificate is not required.  Contact tracing information is collected and records are retained for 30 days.  This provision may apply to catechetical instruction, sacramental preparation, or bible study programs if participants are seated in the arrangements previously described herein.
  • AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Meetings are considered an "in-person teaching and instruction" meeting, and the Vaccine Certificate is not required.  Those attending an AA meeting wear face masks and are 6-feet physically distanced from each other during the entire meeting.
  • Children under the age of 11 years cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine yet and therefore, are not required to have a Vaccine Certificate before entering the Parish Hall.
  • Food banks are considered as retail, grocery, and essential goods; a Vaccine Certificate is not required.  That said, it is the best practice and most effective health safeguard for those receiving services or providing services at a Food Bank to be fully vaccinated.  
October 21, 2021

Funeral receptions will not be hosted in Parish Halls at this time.

 

October 6, 2021

Diocese of Peterborough COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

 

The stated position of the Church is that the available Covid-19 vaccines are ethical and may be taken by the faithful. Pope Francis has encouraged the faithful who are able to be vaccinated as an exercise in charity and care for the common good. 

 

All clergy and employees serving in the Diocese of Peterborough as well as vendors providing contracted services are encouraged to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.  If clergy and employees are partially or not vaccinated, they must submit weekly a negative Covid rapid test to carry out their duties. 

 

In accordance with advice received from the Assembly of Catholic Bishop of Ontario, volunteers will be treated in a similar manner as clergy and lay employees.

 

Volunteers must likewise be fully vaccinated or submit a current negative Covid rapid test to fulfill their ministry. (Rapid tests, however, will not be accepted from Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, who must be fully vaccinated to carry out their ministry.) These provisions are temporary and will continue only for as long as the Vaccination Policy is in effect.

 

September 28, 2021

September 28, 2021

 

SERVING FOOD
Food can be served at an event.  People in line for food need to wear a face mask and physically distance themselves from one another.  Hands should be sanitized before and after touching any communal instruments.  Limiting the number of servers and providing individually served portions will decrease the possibility to spread infection.
VACCINE CERTIFICATE OR OTHER OPTIONS
A "Vaccine Certificate" is required for meetings and events held in the Parish Hall.  These are the three options that satisfy the requirement for a Vaccine Certificate.
  • Vaccine Certificate OR 
  • a medical exemption* OR
  •  a negative rapid antigen COVID-19 test from no more than 48 hours before the reception is required.
* MEDICAL EXEMPTION
Individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with a doctor’s note until recognized medical exemptions can be integrated as part of a digital vaccine certificate.  
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 11
Children under the age of 11 cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine yet and therefore, are not required to have a Vaccine Certificate.
September 21, 2021

PARISH HALLS 

 

Parish Halls can be opened for meetings/events observing the following points listed below: 

  • Participants will wear a face mask that covers the nose, mouth, and chin. 
  • Physical distancing between participants/households of 6 feet or 2 metres will be maintained. 
  • No food will be served. 
  • Contact tracing records for the event or meeting will be maintained and kept on file for 30 days. 
  • There will be no new parish hall rentals - only meetings and rentals for groups that have previously used and/or rented the parish hall will be permitted. 
  • There will be no funeral or after Mass receptions in the parish halls. 
  • Participants attending an event or meeting at a parish hall need to present their Vaccine Passport or a medical exemption* or a negative rapid antigen COVID-19 test from no more than 48 hours before the meeting or event as of Wednesday, September 22, 2021. 

 

VACCINE CERTIFICATE 

The province of Ontario is instituting a Vaccine Certificate as a temporary measure during the pandemic.  The Vaccine Certificate is not required for places of worship where a religious celebration is taking place.  However, the Vaccine Certificate is required in “meeting and event spaces.” 

A Vaccine Certificate or a medical exemption* or a negative rapid antigen COVID-19 test from no more than 48 hours before the meeting or event held in a parish hall is required.

The Vaccine Certificate will include both receipts for the two doses of the vaccine and photo identification.  The Vaccine Certificate requirement becomes effective on Wednesday, September 22nd. 

Parish halls will not be hosting funeral or wedding receptions at this time.  However, Parish Halls may be used or rented by groups that have previously used them.

Information about the Vaccine Certificate from the ON Government

*Individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with a doctor’s note until recognized medical exemptions can be integrated as part of a digital vaccine certificate.

Children who are 11 years of age and younger and unable to be vaccinated will also be exempted from the Vaccine Certificate requirement. 

For the period between September 22 and October 12, 2021, people attending wedding or funeral receptions at meeting or event spaces will be able to provide a negative rapid antigen COVID-19 test from no more than 48 hours before the event as an alternative to proof of vaccination. These rapid antigen tests would need to be privately purchased.  

The Vaccine Certificate will become available through technology as a QR code and more information about this will be issued when it becomes available. 

 

FOOD BANKS AND AA MEETINGS HELD IN PARISH HALLS

Food banks are considered as retail, grocery, and essential goods; a Vaccine Passport is not required.
AA meetings are considered as ‘in person teaching and instruction’ and the Vaccine Passport is not required.  Those attending an AA meeting have wear face masks and be physically distanced from each other during the entire meeting.  
However, it is the best practice and most effective health safeguard for those attending an AA meeting or receiving services or providing services at a Food Bank to be fully vaccinated.  
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Last year, Ascension Press (publisher for the Chosen program) provided the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough with online access to the videos for the Chosen program, a resource for the preparation leading to the Sacrament of Confirmation.  This access has been discontinued this year.
In discussion with the publisher, it is suggested that each child be registered for the online Chosen program and they will receive the text, video access, and all other resources electronically.
If the parish is providing the Sacrament of Confirmation Preparation Program online, you will need to register each child individually for the online program at a cost of $18.95 per child.  This cost is in US funds and will be covered by the program offering.
Once the child is registered through the sign-up link below, provide the child's username and password to the child and their parents.  Keep a record of usernames and passwords at the parish.
ONLINE CHOSEN PROGRAM SIGN-UP LINK
https://ascensionpress.com/products/chosen-your-journey-toward-confirmation-online-course?variant=32193516601380
The Mass Journal, Saint Project, and information for the meeting with the priest can be found through the link below.
ONLINE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION PREPARATION DURING COVID-19 (Website for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough)
https://www.peterboroughdiocese.org/en/life-and-faith/sacrament-of-confirmation-during-covid-19.aspx
September 16, 2021

September 16, 2021

 

LECTOR AND ALTAR SERVERS 

One lector and the altar server(s) may be present at each Mass as needed.  Keep a record of the names of the lectors and altar servers present at the Mass along with the date and time of the Mass.  This record can be kept for 30 days.  

 

SCHOOL MASSES 

School Masses may be celebrated in the school or the church.  Given that some parishes serve more than one school, online pastoral and liturgical ministry may continue as arranged with the priest and the school principal. 

 

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 

It may or may not be possible to have in-person sacramental preparation that follows the pandemic health precautions.    

If the health precautions cannot be safely observed for an in-person program at the parish, the priest will consider using the online sacramental preparation programs that can be accessed through the Diocesan website homepage.  Scroll down and the information for each sacramental preparation program offered online is visible. 

For the Sacrament of Confirmation, the program’s publisher is being contacted to see about access to the videos that accompany the Chosen program.  The access from last year has been discontinued so arrangements are being made for the upcoming year. 

 

PARISH HALLS 

Parish Halls can be opened for meetings/events observing the following points listed below: 

  • Participants will wear a face mask that covers the nose, mouth, and chin. 
  • Physical distancing between participants/households of 6 feet or 2 metres will be maintained. 
  • No food will be served. 
  • Contact tracing records for the event or meeting will be maintained and kept on file for 30 days. 
  • There will be no new parish hall rentals - only meetings and rentals for groups that have previously used and/or rented the parish hall will be permitted. 
  • There will be no funeral or after Mass receptions in the parish halls. 
  • Participants attending an event or meeting at a parish hall need to present their Vaccine Passport as of September 22, 2021. 

 

VACCINE PASSPORT 

The province of Ontario is instituting a Vaccine Passport.  The Vaccine Passport is not required for places of worship where a religious celebration is taking place.  However, the Vaccine Passport is required in “meeting and event spaces.” 

The Vaccine Passport will include both receipts for the two doses of the vaccine and photo identification.  The Vaccine Passport requirement becomes effective on Wednesday, September 22nd. 

Individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with a doctor’s note until recognized medical exemptions can be integrated as part of a digital vaccine certificate. Children who are 11 years of age and younger and unable to be vaccinated will also be exempted from these requirements. 

For the period between September 22 and October 12, 2021, people attending wedding or funeral receptions at meeting or event spaces will be able to provide a negative rapid antigen COVID-19 test from no more than 48 hours before the event as an alternative to proof of vaccination. These rapid antigen tests would need to be privately purchased.  Parish halls will not be hosting funeral or wedding receptions at this time.

The Vaccine Passport will become available through technology as a QR code and more information about this will be issued when it becomes available. 

 

GENERAL REMINDERS 

  • Face masks are still required. 
  • Physical distancing of 6 feet or 2 metres between persons/households is required. 
July 23, 2021
  • Physical distancing of two metres (six feet) remains the requirement for attendance in church and parish facilities, including seating, however, groups of people from the same household may be seated together. 
  • Wearing a face mask remains required.   Masks should be fitted properly to the face.
  • Cleaning procedures for pews, washrooms, confessionals, reconciliation rooms are relaxed so as to require only regular cleaning in accordance with pre-Covid-19 routines, with the only exception being when someone with suspected or known Covid-19 has attended, in which case the space should be disinfected as per the pandemic manual requirements.
  • Churches should be well ventilated when possible. This will vary according to the space but it should be treated with importance.  Ventilation may involve opening windows and utilising fans to exhaust air from the sanctuary.  Fan placement is important and will vary upon room configuration.  Avoid placing fans in areas where they may impede access or cause contaminated air to flow from one person to another. 
  • Missals and prayer books may be replaced in pews. 
  • Hymn books will not be replaced as the earlier restrictions on singing continue.
  • Bulletins, envelopes, pamphlets, and newspapers may again be distributed as per pre-COVID-19 practices.
  • Votive light stands may be re-opened, subject to notices requiring appropriate distancing of two metres (six feet).
  • Crying Rooms and Small Chapels/Devotional Areas may be used again as long as proper distancing is maintained.
  • The preference continues that confessions should be heard outside of the Confessional to allow for proper distancing, cleaning and contact tracing (if it becomes necessary). Where Confessionals are used, both priest and confessor will be required to wear masks.  Priests should employ double masking or the use of the N95 mask so as to further lower the risk of contamination.
  • Collections may again be taken up using baskets in the traditional fashion.   All Ushers involved in taking up collection should ensure that they wear masks while undertaking this task and use a collection basket with a long handle to maintain the two metres (six feet) distancing.
  • Hand Sanitizing – It is no longer necessary for all entering a church to use hand sanitizer, though churches are encouraged to provide hand-sanitizers should people wish to use it.  The priests and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion should continue to use hand-sanitizers.
  • Altar servers may be utilized again, as long as they maintain the two metres (six feet) distance between each other and the priest.  Altar servers and the priest need to wear face masks when distance cannot be maintained.  Altar servers from the same household do not need to maintain physical distancing.
  • Deacons may return to their ministry at the altar while observing all relevant health precautions.
  • Communion procedures are unchanged despite the lessening of restrictions in other areas.    Both the person distributing communion and the communicant must be fully masked.  Once the communicant receives the host, they are to move two metres (six feet) away, safely remove mask, consume host, replace mask, and then proceed back to the pew.
  • Holy Water fonts at the church doors are not reopened.
July 14, 2021

The provincial government announced that Ontario will be moving to Step 3 of the “Roadmap for Reopening” plan as of 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2021.  

  

The Reopening Planning Committee for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough met today and issues the following directives to support the implementation of Step 3:  

  

CHURCHES  

In Step 3, there is no capacity limit for churches and missions. However, physical distancing of 2 metres (6 feet) is still required between parishioners attending Mass who are not from the same household.  Due to the physical distancing requirement, many churches may not realize any significant increase in capacity.   

                                                                                                                                                                                  

LITURGY AND LITURGICAL MINISTRIES  

  • At this time, face mask use indoors is mandatory for the celebrants and the faithful, even for those who are fully vaccinated.  
  • Congregational singing is not permitted in Step 3 – however, a cantor or small choir may be utilized if singers/musicians are 3 metres from one another and any member of the congregation.  Singers/musicians from the same household do not have to distance from one another. 
  • One altar server or two or more altar servers from the same household are permitted at a Mass.  Face masks must be worn, and physical distancing maintained.  
  • The celebrant’s regular procession and recessional practice may resume.   
  • Priests/deacons may greet parishioners after or before Mass with attention to safety precautions. 
  • The offertory box will continue to be available at the back or side of the church and will not be passed among the pews.  
  • These items continue to be curtailed during Step 3:  
  •  
    • Song books and hymnals placed in the pews  
    • Holy Water in fonts 
    • Reception of Holy Communion on the tongue 
    • Sign of Peace 
    • Communion from the Cup 

 

FUNERALS  

For funerals in Step 3, the Bereavement Authority of Ontario has issued the following guidelines:  

  

Indoor Funeral Services  

Indoor funeral services are permitted with physical distancing of two metres (six feet) between people.  

There is no capacity limit, except for the physical distancing requirement.   

Masks or face coverings are required indoors.  

Passive screening continues: There must be passive screening of guests, meaning have COVID signage at the entrance for guests to self-assess.   

Contact tracing information must be collected. Records must be kept for 30 days.  

All attendees and staff must adhere to local public health unit restrictions.  

  

Outdoor Services at Cemeteries  

There is no capacity limit, except for the physical distancing requirement.  

Cemeteries may restrict access as they deem necessary.   

All attendees and staff must adhere to local public health unit restrictions.  

  

VARIA  

  • The dispensation from the Sunday obligation continues.   
  • Livestreaming of services and/or drive-in services should continue where this practice is underway.   
  • Please ensure that WorshipSafe guidelines are followed.   
  • Local municipal by-laws and Heath Unit Orders remain in place.        
  • The COVID-19 Safety Plan must be prepared, posted in a conspicuous location, and made available upon request. 
    https://www.peterboroughdiocese.org/en/resourcesGeneral/Homepage-banners/COVID-19/COVID-19-ON-Govt-Safety-Plan/final-DioPtboParish-safety-plan-template-2021.pdf  
  • For the fall sacramental preparation programs, parishes are encouraged to plan for an in-person provision of the program as well as the online availability through the Diocesan website.  
  •  
    • First Reconciliation  
    • First Eucharist  
    • Confirmation  
  • Outdoor social gatherings and public events (non-religious services) are permitted with a maximum of 100 people.  
July 9, 2021
Step Three of the Reopening Strategy will begin on Friday, July 16th.
More information will be posted shortly.
June 24, 2021
Ontario moves to a capacity limit of 25% for places of worship effective Wednesday, June 30th.
The Ontario provincial government announced today that the province will be moving into Step 2 of the Reopening Strategy as of 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, June 30th.  
This move to Step 2, a couple of days ahead of schedule, reflects a cautious and prudent sense of optimism.  The government has previously announced that each Step of the Reopening Strategy is expected to last for approximately 21 days.
INDOOR WEDDING, OR RELIGIOUS SERVICES, RITE OR CEREMONY
The attendance limit increases to 25% as of June 30th.
4. (1) This section applies with respect to gatherings for the purposes of a wedding, a funeral or a religious service, rite or ceremony, if the gathering is held in a building or structure other than a private dwelling.
(2) No person shall attend a gathering to which this section applies unless the following conditions are met:
1. The number of persons occupying any room in the building or structure while attending the gathering must not exceed 25 percent of the capacity of the particular room.
2. All persons attending the gathering must comply with public health guidance on physical distancing.
FUNERALS (Bereavement Authority of Ontario)
Indoor and Outdoor Funerals, Services at Cemeteries
The lesser of 25 percent capacity of the room or the number that can be maintained with physical distancing of six feet/two meters to a maximum attendance of 75 people. 
Guests must be logged to enable contact tracing. Records must be kept for 30 days.
WORKING REMOTELY
Working from home (remotely) is still the requirement in Step 2 – as of next week, the province will move into O. Reg. 263/20 as follows:
"Work from home except where necessary
2.1 (1) Each person responsible for a business or organization that is open shall ensure that any person who performs work for the business or organization conducts their work remotely unless the nature of their work requires them to be on-site at the workplace."
FURTHER - WHAT IS ALLOWED IN STEP 2
  • Outdoor social gatherings and organized public events - up to 25 people
  • Indoor social gatherings and organized public events - up to 5 people
  • Essential and other select retail permitted at 50 percent capacity
  • Non-essential retail permitted at 25 percent capacity
  • Personal care services where face coverings can be worn at all times, and at 25 percent capacity and other restrictions
  • Outdoor dining with up to 6 people per table, with exceptions for larger households and other restrictions
  • Indoor religious services, rites, or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services permitted at up to 25 percent capacity of the particular room
  • Outdoor fitness classes limited to the number of people who can maintain 3 metres of physical distance;
  • Outdoor sports without contact or modified to avoid contact, with no specified limit on the number of people or teams participating, with restrictions
  • Overnight camps for children operating in a manner consistent with the safety guidelines produced by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health
  • Outdoor sports facilities with spectators permitted at 25 percent capacity
  • Outdoor concert venues, theatres, and cinemas, with spectators permitted at 25 percent capacity
  • Outdoor horse racing and motor speedways, with spectators permitted at 25 percent capacity
  • Outdoor fairs, rural exhibitions, festivals, permitted at 25 percent capacity and with other restrictions
June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

 

Step One of the Reopening Strategy

Premier Doug Ford announced that Step One of the Reopening Strategy begins at 12:01 am on Friday, June 11th, 2021 - the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

 

As of Friday - these provisions will apply as follows:

  • The capacity for indoor religious services, rites, and ceremonies including weddings is limited to 15% capacity of the church.
  • Outdoors religious services, rites, and ceremonies including weddings are permitted with capacity limited to permit physical distancing of 2 metres.

  • Drive-In religious services continue in accordance with the legislation.

  • Parish halls remain closed during Step One.

  • Funeral services and visitations (regulated by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario) have new restrictions starting on Friday, June 11th:

           Indoors – Maximum of 15 percent capacity of a particular room to a maximum of 50 attendees in the entire facility

           Outdoors – Two metres physical distancing to a maximum of 50 attendees

The health precautions pertaining to the wearing of face masks, physical distancing and handwashing/cleaning, etc. remain in effect.
May 20, 2021
THREE STEP REOPENING PLAN FOR THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
Premier Doug Ford announced today a three-step reopening plan for the province.  
The steps for the plan are listed below.  The timelines are approximate, but the government has announced that each step will last for at least 21 days unless the metric listed below is achieved earlier.
The Churches and Missions will continue to limit the attendance to 10 people (including the celebrant and liturgical ministers.)
 
Let us continue to pray for all of those impacted by the pandemic and to hold each other in our prayers.
Three Step Plan for ON (May 20 2021)
May 13, 2021

May 13, 2021

 

Extension of Emergency Measures and Stay-at-Home Order to June 2, 2021
Premier Doug Ford announced today that the Emergency Measures and the Stay-at-Home Order have been extended to Wednesday, June 2, 2021.  This means that the cap on attendance for places of worship remains at 10 people (including the celebrant and liturgical ministers.)
The cap of 10 persons applies to religious services held indoors, or outdoors where attendees are not in vehicles.  Additionally, the legislation allows for Drive-In religious services where attendees remain in their vehicles.
April 16, 2021

APRIL 16, 2021

 

PREMIER FORD'S ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY - KEY MESSAGES FOR THE DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH

Premier Doug Ford announced that as of Monday. April 19, 2021, the capacity for places of worship is limited to a cap of 10 people including the celebrant and liturgical ministers.  The cap of 10 people applies to weddings, baptisms, and funerals.  The cap of 10 people also applies to services held outdoors.  

  • NORTHERN DEANERY – Effective Monday, April 19, 2021,  pastors who determine that it is safe and feasible to do so will celebrate Sunday and weekday Masses publicly for 10 people including the celebrant and liturgical ministers.                          
  • PETERBOROUGH, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN DEANERIES – Effective Monday, April 19, 2021, priests may celebrate weekday Mass for a maximum of 10 people including the celebrant and liturgical ministers, if the pastor deems it safe and feasible.  There will be no public celebration of the Sunday Mass.  Pastors will strive to open the churches on Sundays for private prayer.  There will only be one door opened at the church and a designated point person will monitor the number of people in the church ensuring that the cap of 10 is maintained while the church is open.  
  • BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS, AND FUNERALS: Baptisms, weddings and funerals will proceed observing the capacity limit of 10 people. 
  • ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH YOUTUBE CHANNEL - The Sunday Mass is available on the YouTube channel for the Diocese.
  • HEALTH PRECAUTIONS:  All health precautions must be observed including the requirement to maintain contact tracing records. 
  • VACCINATION – Parishioners are encouraged to read the materials about the COVID-19 vaccination on this webpage. 

For all those who have died from the COVID-19 virus, locally and globally, let us remember them in our prayers; for those suffering from the COVID-19 virus and the variants of concern, for those caring for them, and for all who are impacted by the pandemic, we ask for the strength and the healing grace of God. 

April 13, 2021

APRIL 13, 2021 - ST. MARY PARISH, LINDSAY

  • The clergy and staff exposed to the COVID-19 virus at St. Mary Parish in Lindsay have followed the direction of the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and the Ross Memorial Hospital.
  • This concern has been resolved.
  • Daily Mass will resume at the parish on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
  • Thank you for your understanding, support, and prayers - especially your prayers for those suffering from the COVID-19 virus.
April 9, 2021

APRIL 9, 2021 - ST. MARY PARISH IN LINDSAY

  • Clergy and staff at St. Mary Parish rectory have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. They will follow the direction of the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit.
  • To ensure that every health precaution is taken, the clergy and staff exposed to the virus will absent themselves from St. Mary’s at this time.
  • The schedule for Sunday Masses this weekend will be celebrated as usual at the parish.
  • However, the Saturday morning Mass on April 9th and the Daily Masses from April 11th to 15th are cancelled.
  • We want to reassure the parishioners of St. Mary Parish that we will follow the direction of the Health Unit, the parish’s COVID-19 Safety Plan, and the WorshipSafe guidelines, to look after the health of the priests, staff, and the parishioners.
  • Let us continue to pray for all those impacted locally and globally by the pandemic, those who are suffering from the virus, and for everyone’s good health.

For further and updated information, please consult the PARISH WEBSITE.

April 8, 2021

APRIL 8, 2021 KEY MESSAGES - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND CIVIL PROTECTION ACT STAY-AT-HOME ORDER

  • The provincial government declared a 28-day State of Emergency and issued a Stay-at-Home Order yesterday. These measures are in addition to the Emergency Brake Shutdown that took effect on Holy Saturday.
  • The 15% capacity limit for places of worship remains in place, and therefore parish churches are open for Sunday and Daily Masses. The Missions may be opened or closed at the discretion of the pastor.
  • The Stay-at-Home Order does not apply to parishioners making the trip from home to the church. (Legislation reference - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND CIVIL PROTECTION ACT STAY-AT-HOME ORDER, SCHEDULE I, 1. (1). 24.)
  • Adhering to the COVID-19 Safety Plan and the WorshipSafe guidelines is critically important as the province undertakes these measures to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus, especially the Variants of Concern (VOC).
  • The Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough has a YouTube channel. The Sunday Mass will be live-streamed from the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains starting at 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays until further notice. The Masses will be available thereafter on the YouTube channel.         
  • Let us continue to care for and look after one another's good health during this third wave of the pandemic.
April 1, 2021 - "Emergency Brake Shutdown"

Letter from +Most Reverend Bishop Miehm

 

APRIL 1, 2021 KEY MESSAGES 

This afternoon, Premier Doug Ford announced restrictions throughout Ontario to curtail the transmission of COVID-19.  These changes will impact the churches and missions in our Diocese and will take effect as of Saturday morning, April 3, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. 

  • Parish churches will remain open for Sunday and Daily Masses at 15% capacity during the 28-day lockdown. 
  • The pastor may decide to close a Mission church if health precautions cannot be maintained or if the 15% capacity limit makes opening unfeasible.  
  • If the parish has a reservation system, the reservations made to date will be reviewed to ensure a limit of 15% capacity for each Mass and the safety of parishioners. 
  • Masses may be added to the Easter Sunday schedule and/or adjustments may be made to the reservations. 
  • The Easter Triduum will be livestreamed on the Diocesan YouTube channel and the dispensation from Sunday Eucharist remains in place.
  • Funerals and visitations are permitted to allow up to 15% of capacity for the entire facility with physical distancing to a maximum of 50 people for indoor services (not including funeral home staff). Parishes are asked to liaise with funeral homes prior to making arrangements with families for additional clarity. 
     

The number of COVID-19 cases in the province has risen significantly in recent days. For the safety of all, each parish will ensure WorshipSafe guidelines and the COVID-19 Safety Plan are clearly followed to protect parishioners, clergy, and staff; and that the 15% capacity limit is maintained. 

Let us keep one another in prayer and enter into a prayerful spirit of reflection and meditation on the death and resurrection of our Lord during these holy days. 

 

February 9, 2021 - Premier Doug Ford's Announcement

February 9, 2021

 

Premier Doug Ford made an Announcement yesterday concerning the rate of COVID-19 infections in the province, the impact of these infections, and the legislated provisions to curtail the spread of the virus.  The Premier noted that while progress has been made and he encouraged everyone to continue staying at home as much as possible, the province remains in a medical emergency.

 

The Stay-at-Home Order will end for the Hastings-Prince Edward Counties Health Unit as of Wednesday, February 10 at 12:01 a.m.  This applies to St. Alphonsus Church, Wooler.   Once the Order is lifted, the Hastings and Prince Edward counties transition back to the colour-coded Framework which details a 30% limit for churches.   Daily Mass and Sunday Mass at 30% capacity observing all other pandemic health precautions will resume at St. Alphonsus Church in Wooler as of Wednesday, February 10th. 

 

The rest of the Diocese remains under the Stay-at-Home Order until Tuesday, February 16, 2021.   As of 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16, the Diocese of Peterborough will transition to the colour-coded Framework.  Each of the 5 regional Health Units serving the Diocese (Peterborough, Durham, HKPR, Simcoe-Muskoka, and North Bay-Parry Sound) will designate whether the jurisdiction is lockdown continued, grey, red, orange, yellow, or green.

 

Employees working from home as much as possible

Employees of the parishes and the Diocese will work from home until February 16, 2021, and work from home as much as possible thereafter in consultation with their pastor/supervisor. 

 

 

January 12, 2021 - Declaration of a Second State of Emergency related to the Pandemic

January 12, 2021

 

Premier Doug Ford declared a second provincial emergency which went into effect yesterday and the Premier has also issued a Stay-at-Home Order which goes into effect on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 12:01 a.m.  The State of Emergency and the Stay-at-Home Order will remain in effect until February 10, 2021.
Here is a summary of the implications for churches of the State of Emergency and the Stay-at-Home Order.
  • The limit for the celebration of Daily Mass, Weddings, and Funerals is 10 including the celebrant and liturgical ministers.
  • No gatherings for meetings or organizations will take place in the parish hall.
  • All health precautions previously issued remain in force:
    • Limit of 10 people including the priest and all liturgical ministers
    • Sanitation and hygiene practices at the church
    • Signage for entrances, exits, use of hand sanitizers, physical distancing, wearing face masks, etc.
    • Distinct doorways for entering and exiting
    • Ushers seating parishioners to maintain physical distance
    • No public celebration of Sunday Masses at this time.
    • Permission has been given for the priest to celebrate a public Daily Mass if he determines that all the health precautions can be put in place.
    • Clear procedures for the distribution of Holy Communion
    • Face masks are required in places of worship at all times (this includes the celebrant) and worksites in the province of Ontario.

The obligation to attend Mass does not apply to those who are ill, especially those who suffer from a contagious illness. Those with flu-like symptoms should remain at home in order not to spread the virus to others.  

 

+Most Reverend Bishop Miehm continues to dispense the faithful from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. 
 January 6 2021 - Permission for Daily Mass with 10 People including the Celebrant
January 6 2021

 

Effective January 7, 2021, +Most Rev. Bishop Miehm has given his permission for the celebration of Daily Mass in the parishes of the Diocese of Peterborough for a maximum of 10 people, including the celebrant, during the period of provincial lockdown because of COVID-19.

 December 7 2020 - Letter from Most Rev. Bishop Miehm
 

December 7, 2020

Memorial of St. Ambrose

Dear Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Peterborough,

As the season of Advent progresses, it is a time of longing and expectation like no other.  We continue to pray for health, wellbeing, and a return to normal life, but we know that the COVID-19 pandemic will be with us for a while still.

Since the re-opening of our churches in June we have worked diligently as clergy and parishioners, in partnership with public health officials, to implement our Worship Safe guidelines and ensure the health and welfare of our people.   I wish to thank you for your patience and your diligent efforts in this regard.  They have allowed our parishes to promote the spiritual lives of the faithful while also attending to their physical health.  As Catholics, we follow the prudent restrictions that are outlined in these protocols as a matter of good citizenship and as an exercise of our faith.  Moreover, they help us to fulfill the obligations of charity and justice toward our neighbour.

While a certain amount of pandemic fatigue is understandable, it is important for all of us to redouble our efforts to follow the Worship Safe protocols.   The Assembly of Ontario Bishops Worship Safe Committee has recently released some enhanced protocols to ensure the wellbeing of the people who come to our churches.   This is important as we head into the winter months and as we are seeing a great surge in the number of cases in our province.  We must be diligent about wearing masks at church and continue to practice safe physical distancing – at least 2 meters if not in the same household.   This allows us to have confidence in each other and assures the civil authorities that we are being responsible in what we are doing to follow public health guidelines here in our Diocese.

With the recent, dramatic increase in the number of cases in our province, I wish to reaffirm our stated policy on the reception of Communion.  Holy Communion must be received on the hand rather than the tongue during this time.  While reception on the tongue remains normative in our Church, it is good to recall that the practice of receiving on the hand is an ancient and venerable one.  As long ago as the 4th century, St. Cyril of Jerusalem wrote, “In approaching therefore, come not with your wrists extended or your fingers spread; but make your left hand a throne for the right, as for that which is to receive a King.”  I am aware that this is a sensitive matter for some. Canon law reminds us that the exercise of our rights in the Church must take account of the common good and our duty toward others (C. 223 §1).  Therefore, I ask that those whose practice is to receive Holy Communion on the tongue, set aside this right for the sake of others.  This practice of charity and fraternity will be an expression of who we are as the Church.  

It is also important that physical distancing be maintained during the procession for Holy Communion and that masks be worn – they are to be removed at the moment of reception using the straps, without touching the front of the mask. 

I thank you for your attention to and cooperation with these protocols which have been implemented for the wellbeing of all who come to our churches.  With you, I pray for an end to this pandemic with the hopes that we might return to a more typical celebration of the Mass sometime in 2021. 

May God bless you abundantly in this joyful Advent and Christmas time, and may you and your family members be safe and well.

Yours in Christ,

+Most. Rev. Daniel Miehm

Bishop of Peterborough

 

GUIDANCE FOR THE CHRISTMAS MASSES AND THE POSSIBILITY OF OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS  

GUIDANCE FOR THE CHRISTMAS MASSES AND THE POSSIBILITY OF OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS  

 

It is anticipated that the Christmas festivities will look a little different this year.   However, what remains constant is the joy with which we welcome the celebration of Jesus' Birth. 

The regional Health Units have affirmed that celebrating Christmas with your immediate household is the safest option, and everyone has been encouraged to think twice about visits with people living in areas of high transmission. Plainly, the Health Units say that the best advice is to avoid non-essential travel, especially to and from areas of high transmission to areas of low transmission, and to find other ways to celebrate this year.    

However, no one who has pre-registered for a Mass at a parish or who arrives at a parish where the seating capacity of 30% has not been reached, will be turned away.  All are welcome as possible given the capacity restrictions in place for our churches.  

There is a dispensation in place from the obligation to attend Mass.  If you are concerned about your health, have travelled outside of the country in the past 14 days, are feeling unwell, experiencing a symptom associated with COVID-19 or awaiting a COVID-19 test result, it is important to stay at home and to consider praying with the Mass broadcast on television or through social media. 

These provisions are intended to safeguard good health: 

  • Follow the designation of doors for entering and exiting at the church. 
  • Sanitize your hands thoroughly and frequently. 
  • Sit in an area where you have a 6-foot or 2-meter circumference of distance from others. 
  • Wear a face mask.  If you cannot wear the face mask due to a medical exemption, consider a face shield. 
  • When lining up to receive Holy Communion, wear your face mask, keep 6-feet/2-metres of distance from others and receive Holy Communion in the hand. 
  • Provide your contact information for the purpose of contact tracing. 

Should the church's capacity limit be reached and it is not permissible to seat more people in the church, your understanding and patience are appreciated.  We encourage you to consider watching the televised Mass from the Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains on Cogeco YourTV or other broadcasts on Salt & Light TV, EWTN, Shalom World TV, Daily TV Mass, Catholic TV, and Vatican Media Live. 

Let us heed the advice we have received, follow the practices we have put in place, and continue to look after one another this Christmas. 

 
UPDATES FROM BISHOP MIEHM
UPDATES FROM BISHOP MIEHM

Bishop Miehm's Statement about the Provincial Shutdown, December 22, 2020

Letter from Bishop Miehm - December 7, 2020

Update - November 10, 2020

Adapted Liturgical Text - Celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation during the Pandemic

Decree for Celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation during the Pandemic

Consecration of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough to Mary, Mother of the Church

Easter Sunday Mass Livestream

Easter Message - Letter

Easter Message Video

Chrism Mass Homily - March 30, 2020

Decree for Holy Week and the Celebration of the Paschal Triduum

COGECO Sunday program on March 29, 2020

Message from Bishop Miehm - March 19, 2020

His Excellency Most Reverend Bishop Miehm's Video Message about Reopening the Parishes

Letter from +His Excellency Most Reverend Bishop Miehm, June 10, 2020.

Letter from Most Reverend Bishop Miehm regarding the Reopening Process - May 19, 2020

End of Life Decision-Making and Advance Care Planning

Update #4 - March 30, 2020

Update #3 - March 24, 2020

Update #2 - March 17, 2020

Update #1 - March 13, 2020

Statement - March 6, 2020

MASS AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY

MASS AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY

 

Masses on the YouTube Channel for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough

 

 

LIVE-STREAMING OF THE MASS

Click HERE for the parish locations, dates, and times for the live-streaming of Masses.

 

RESOURCES

Catholicism in the Time of Coronavirus

 

WAY OF THE CROSS

The Way of the Cross is cancelled for this year due to the pandemic.  Please click this link to view the At the Foot of the Cross, the Way of the Cross which was filmed in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough in 2016. 

 

WE PRAY

ANOINTING OF THE SICK - Printable Version

POPE FRANCIS' PRAYER FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

PRAYER RESOURCES 

TELEVISED DAILY MASS

RESOURCES FOR MASS

PRAYER FOR A SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

HOLY WEEK AT HOME, 2020

 
 

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