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Statement of Bishop Dennis Sullivan regarding further COVID-19 restrictions related to the Diocese of Camden spiritual life

Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan by Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan
March 17, 2020
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In response to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s decision to limit much of the activity in our state, I have made the following decisions related to the spiritual activities of the diocese:

MASSES

  • All public weekday and Sunday Masses be suspended until further notice.  Public weekday Masses are not to be held even if attendance is fewer than fifty since, generally speaking, it is the older faithful who are most vulnerable that usually attend.
  • Since the Eucharist is the source and summit of our Christian life, all priests in the Diocese of Camden must celebrate Mass privately for the good of the Christian faithful entrusted to their care and in satisfaction of the intentions of those who have made an offering for Mass.

ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS:

  • Baptism – the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism may take place as long as the attendance at each celebration is limited to fifty.  This may require parishes to reschedule baptisms.
  • Penance – since confessions are held individually, times may be scheduled as the pastor sees fit for the celebration of the Sacrament of Penance.  Lenten Penance Services are to be cancelled.
  • Confirmation – The diocese will work with individual parishes in regard to the administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation during the month of March.  In keeping with restrictions on the size of gatherings, the celebrations will be restricted to confirmandi, sponsors and parents. 
  • Anointing of the Sick – priests will continue to provide the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, but must take all necessary germ protection precautions in place at an individual’s home, nursing home or hospital. 
  • Marriage – pastors should discuss with couples whose weddings are scheduled in March and April.  A wedding ceremony or Mass may be celebrated, but attendance should be restricted to no more than fifty persons.

FUNERALS – funeral liturgies with or without Mass may be celebrated in the parishes of the Diocese with due regard to the Governor’s mandate to limit the gathering to no more than fifty persons. 

ADORATION – pastors may expose the Blessed Sacrament for a period of time each day so that the faithful may come, pray and unite themselves in spiritual communion with the Lord.  However, a reminder about social distancing should also be posted.

HOLY WEEK AND SACRED TRIDUUM – any decisions in regard to the celebration of Holy Week, the Chrism Mass and the Sacred Triduum will be made as we monitor the situation. 

DIOCESAN RESPONSE ASSISTANCE

  • Diocesan Staffing – Essential offices such as the Bishop’s Office, Finance Office, Communications Office, Human Resource Office and Internet Technology Office will remain operational. Other departments will be reviewed for needed. 
  • Schools –Schools of the Diocese of Camden have been closed until further notice.  Teachers are working with online and home instruction so as to keep students engaged in meaningful learning.
  • Live Streaming Of The Mass – the Office of Communications developed a list of those parishes that live stream Mass. It can be found at camdendiocese.org/live-stream-mass.

As this is a fluid situation, I ask for your patience and perseverance.  No one knows how long the restrictions imposed on New Jersey residents will last. We will provide updates and resources as they become available.

I have asked our pastors to find ways of communicating with parishioners on a regular basis during this time of crisis and separation from our communal spiritual lives.  Providing prayer lines; social media gatherings; regular information and such can help people, many of whom may feel isolated. 

As difficult as it seems right now, it is vitally important that the Catholic faithful follow the directives of the civil authorities related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The people of South Jersey and the world remain in my prayers.

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend Dennis Sullivan, D.D,
Bishop of Camden

Declaración del Obispo Dennis Sullivan sobre restricciones adicionales del COVID-19 relacionadas con la vida espiritual de la Diócesis de Camden

En respuesta a la decisión del gobernador de Nueva Jersey, Phil Murphy, de limitar gran parte de la actividad en nuestro estado, tomé las siguientes decisiones relacionadas con las actividades espirituales de la diócesis:

MISAS

  • Todas las Misas públicas de los días de semana y los domingos se suspenderán hasta nuevo aviso. Las misas públicas de lunes a viernes no se llevarán a cabo incluso si la asistencia es inferior a cincuenta, ya que, en general, son los fieles mayores los más vulnerables los que suelen asistir.
  • Dado que la Eucaristía es la fuente y la cumbre de nuestra vida cristiana, todos los sacerdotes en la Diócesis de Camden deben celebrar la Misa en privado por el bien de los fieles cristianos confiados a su cuidado y en satisfacción de las intenciones de aquellos que han hecho una ofrenda por la Misa.

ADMINISTRACIÓN DE LOS SACRAMENTOS:

  • Bautismo: la celebración del Sacramento del Bautismo puede tener lugar siempre que la asistencia a cada celebración se limite a cincuenta. Esto puede requerir que las parroquias reprogramen los bautismos.
  • Penitencia: dado que las confesiones se llevan a cabo individualmente, se pueden programar los horarios que el párroco considere adecuados para la celebración del Sacramento de la Penitencia. Los servicios de Penitencia Cuaresmal deben ser cancelados.
  • Confirmación – La diócesis trabajará individualmente con parroquias con respecto a la administración del Sacramento de la Confirmación durante el mes de marzo. De acuerdo con las restricciones sobre el tamaño de las reuniones, las celebraciones se limitarán a confirmandos, padrinos y padres.
  • Unción de los Enfermos: los sacerdotes continuarán proporcionando el Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos, pero deben tomar todas las precauciones de protección contra gérmenes necesarias en el hogar de la persona, hogar de ancianos u hospital.
  • Matrimonio: los párrocos deben discutir con las parejas cuyas bodas están programadas para marzo y abril. Se puede celebrar una ceremonia de boda o Misa, pero la asistencia debe limitarse a no más de cincuenta personas.

FUNERALES: las liturgias de funerales con o sin Misa se pueden celebrar en las parroquias de la Diócesis con el debido respeto al mandato del gobernador de limitar la reunión a no más de cincuenta personas.

ADORACIÓN: los párrocos pueden exponer el Santísimo Sacramento por un período de tiempo cada día para que los fieles puedan venir, rezar y unirse en comunión espiritual con el Señor. Sin embargo, también se debe publicar un recordatorio sobre el distanciamiento social.

SEMANA SANTA Y TRIDUO PASCUAL: cualquier decisión con respecto a la celebración de la Semana Santa, la Misa Crismal y el Triduo Pascual se tomará mientras monitoreamos la situación.

ASISTENCIA DE RESPUESTA DIOCESANA

  • Personal Diocesano: las oficinas esenciales como la Oficina del Obispo, Oficina de Finanzas, Oficina de Comunicaciones, Oficina de Recursos Humanos y la Oficina de Tecnología de Internet permanecerán en funcionamiento. Se revisarán otros departamentos según sea necesario.
  • Escuelas: las escuelas de la Diócesis de Camden han sido cerradas hasta nuevo aviso. Los maestros trabajan con instrucción en línea y en el hogar para mantener a los estudiantes comprometidos en un aprendizaje significativo.
  • Transmisión en vivo de la Misa: la Oficina de Comunicaciones desarrolló una lista de las parroquias que transmiten en vivo la Misa. La lista se puede encontrar en camdendiocese.org/live-stream-mass

Como esta es una situación fluida, les pido su paciencia y perseverancia. Nadie sabe cuánto durarán las restricciones impuestas a los residentes de Nueva Jersey. Nosotros proporcionaremos actualizaciones y recursos a medida que estén disponibles.

Les he pedido a nuestros párrocos que encuentren formas de comunicarse regularmente con los feligreses durante este tiempo de crisis y separación de nuestras vidas espirituales comunales. Proporcionar líneas de oración, reuniones en las redes sociales y otra información regular puede ayudar a las personas, muchas de las cuales pueden sentirse aisladas.

Por difícil que parezca en este momento, es de vital importancia que los fieles Católicos sigan las directivas de las autoridades civiles relacionadas con la pandemia de COVID-19.

La gente del sur de Nueva Jersey y el mundo permanecen en mis oraciones.

Sinceramente en Cristo,

Reverendísimo Dennis Sullivan, D.D.
Obispo de Camden

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