Throughout Washington, the diocese has urged churches to take precautionary measures. Those who are sick are encouraged not to drink from a communal chalice or attend Mass altogether.
"Let us offer each other the sign of peace."
At the Basilica, priests have started asking worshippers not to shake hands at the sign of peace, which occurs around midway through the Catholic service. Most Masses here normally don't offer wine during communion, but those that do are suspending the use of the shared chalices for now.Coronavirus can be avoided by working from home. But what if your job puts you in front of people?
"Snow didn't stop us," the 71-year-old Boston transplant said in the crypt of the Basilica after morning Mass."I think basically we put it in God's hands."
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