STATEWIDE RESPONSE FROM THE CATHOLIC DIOCESES IN GEORGIA TO GOVERNOR KEMP’S APRIL 20 UPDATE

April 23, 2020

In response to Governor Kemp’s April 20th Statement, the Diocese of Savannah and the Archdiocese of Atlanta have issued a joint statement announcing continuation of the current practice of sheltering in place through the month of May. The beginning of the statement reads as follows:

"Dear Friends in Christ,

Knowing how much Catholics everywhere are yearning to return to the Eucharist and to gather once again in our churches, we must communicate that, having struggled with our decision, we believe that we must yet maintain the current practice of sheltering in place. With input and support from the priests of both the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah, we are, for the safety of all Georgia residents, not authorizing the return to congregating at churches or making our churches available for devotions. This determination extends through the month of May. If the sheltering-in-place and social distancing guidelines are altered significantly during this time, we will reexamine the possibility of congregating at churches."

To read the entire statement, click the link below:
https://diosav.org/coronavirus-advisory/update-4-23-20

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Waycross, GA

STATEWIDE RESPONSE FROM THE CATHOLIC DIOCESES IN GEORGIA TO GOVERNOR KEMP’S APRIL 20 UPDATE