IMPORTANT MESSAGE
from Archbishop Mark Coleridge
to the Pastors and People of the Archdiocese of Brisbane
These are anxious times as we enter new and uncharted territory. The spread of the coronavirus is alarming for a generation that has known nothing like it, and it shows how fragile we are. How long it will last we do not know, but almost certainly we are in for the long haul. For all of us, this is a challenge at many levels.
In the Archdiocese there is a daily meeting to address the most recent advice from the Government and the health authorities and to consider its implications for the Catholic community. As a result, we have already taken some decisions to curb the spread of the virus. Now in the light of the latest advice from the Government and Catholic Health Australia, the Archdiocese has come to further decisions. Please click here to view the full message >>
In light of the above message, effective immediately, the celebration of Mass on Sundays (including the Saturday vigil) is suspended with immediate effect and until further notice, and all the faithful are dispensed from the Sunday obligation. Priests will continue to celebrate Mass (the Mass for the people) on Sundays without a congregation, with people able to follow Masses live-streamed from the Cathedral at archbne.org/bzw on Sundays and weekdays.
In the Archdiocese there is a daily meeting to address the most recent advice from the Government and the health authorities and to consider its implications for the Catholic community. As a result, we have already taken some decisions to curb the spread of the virus. Now in the light of the latest advice from the Government and Catholic Health Australia, the Archdiocese has come to further decisions. Please click here to view the full message >>
In light of the above message, effective immediately, the celebration of Mass on Sundays (including the Saturday vigil) is suspended with immediate effect and until further notice, and all the faithful are dispensed from the Sunday obligation. Priests will continue to celebrate Mass (the Mass for the people) on Sundays without a congregation, with people able to follow Masses live-streamed from the Cathedral at archbne.org/bzw on Sundays and weekdays.
- Attendance in person at Sunday Mass has been suspended with immediate effect.
- Weekday Mass will still continue, yet must be under 100 people.
- A live-stream of the Sunday Masses are available by clicking here.
Welcome to Living Waters Catholic Parish. Yesterday, 19th March, Archbishop Mark wrote to all the priests and people of the Archdiocese in terms of our entering uncharted waters in anxious times. We like so many people in our country and the world are faced with significant issues as a result of the Covid19 virus. First and foremost, it now means that we are unable to gather for Mass on Sunday. This will be immensely difficult for us. However, we are still able to come together during the week for mass, that is while observing the current restrictions and precautions. We give thanks for these opportunities. There is more information on this site; see Parish Response to Coronavirus. Equally importantly, we will need to care for each other in all the circumstances of our lives, especially aware of those particularly vulnerable in our community. In all this we know that we are not alone, that God’s love holds us together, and offers us the Living Water of Jesus’ Risen presence in the life-giving ways of the Spirit. Let us pray for each other, and offer Prayers of intercession for an end to the pandemic and for the safety of all. Peace be with you all. Fr David
What is a Dispensation from Mass?
A dispensation from the diocesan Bishop releases Catholics from fulfilling their Sunday obligation (Mass). Since public Masses are cancelled in the Archdiocese until further notice, this means that the right thing to do is to stay home for your safety and the safety of others. Though there is a sadness for not being able to participate at Mass, one should not feel guilty for not going to Mass. You have a free conscience to stay home.
Our newsletter contains resources to help you during this time >>
A dispensation from the diocesan Bishop releases Catholics from fulfilling their Sunday obligation (Mass). Since public Masses are cancelled in the Archdiocese until further notice, this means that the right thing to do is to stay home for your safety and the safety of others. Though there is a sadness for not being able to participate at Mass, one should not feel guilty for not going to Mass. You have a free conscience to stay home.
Our newsletter contains resources to help you during this time >>
