Catholic masses across Western Kentucky are now temporarily suspended in response to the coronavirus.
The Diocese of Owensboro plans to re-evaluate the decision closer to Holy Week—prior to Easter.
Bishop William Medley says he based the decision on Centers for
Disease Control guidelines to cancel events with 50 or more people.
The announcement affects 78 parishes and 17 schools across 32 Kentucky counties.
The Louisville Archdiocese and Diocese of Lexington are also canceling public masses, heeding a call from Kentucky’s governor to pause Sunday service in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.