Coronavirus information for the Diocese of Duluth

The Diocese of Duluth is continuing to monitor the rapidly evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its effect on our region and our local church.

Resources

• Statement from Father Bissonette after Executive Order 20-62
• The most current protocols for the celebration of Mass during the pandemic

Guidance

• If you feel ill, stay at home.
• If you are 60 or older, or have an underlying medical condition, stay home.
• Wash your hands frequently (recommended 20 seconds).
• When with others, practice social distancing (recommended 6 ft between people).
• Stay informed using the resources below.
• Pray for each other and for all affected.

Livestream options for Mass

During this time of suspended public Masses, there are a number of places, both within the diocese and outside of it, where Mass is available via livestream.

A prayer of Spiritual Communion may be made at the appropriate time of the Mass, or at any time of the day or multiple times of the day:

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Links

• Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Info
• Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 Info
• Statement concerning additional measures to stem Covid-19
• USCCB president's reflection and prayer during Coronavirus
• Act of Spiritual Communion (to be prayed especially if you cannot receive Communion)
• Mass readings for each day
• WDIO-TV/WIRT-TV broadcasts Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m.
• Real Presence Radio
• Mass on EWTN
• How to pray the rosary

Updated: July 22, 2020