On a recent Sunday morning at Grace Church in Ridgewood, the service closely resembled how the congregation worshiped before the pandemic. Senior pastor Aaron Syvertsen preached a sermon, as usual.

The Archdiocese of Newark is lifting COVID-19 restrictions on using a shared chalice for Communion and holy water in the Catholic churches it oversees in four New Jersey counties just prior to Easter ...

This year amid the flu epidemic in the United States, several dioceses have issued recommendations for receiving Communion, offering the sign of peace and even attending Mass. According to a report by ...

As fears of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus continue, Birmingham’s Catholic bishop has suspended the use of the sacramental chalice as part of taking communion. Bishop Robert J. Baker sent a ...

“After consulting with the regional vicars and receiving competent medical advice, I have determined in the best interest of the health of all in our communities, and especially our young children, ...

Church leaders have ordered members to stop passing round the chalice at communion to avoid spreading swine flu yet further. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have recommended congregations no ...

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