The bishop of the Catholic diocese of Charlottetown is urging the province to increase the number of people allowed in church under COVID-19 public health orders. Churches are currently allowed no more than 15 people at a time. Bishop Richard Grecco says 50 may be adequate for smaller churches, but not for larger churches such as St. Mary's in Souris, St. Simon and St. Jude in Tignish, St. Paul's in Summerside and all the churches in Charlottetown, including St. Dunstan's. In a letter to parishioners, Grecco said he has lobbied the province and Chief Public Health Office to allow for a maximum 30 per cent capacity for Sunday worship. Could still meet health standardsHe said he is confident churches could still meet public health standards, including physical distancing, but so far he has been unable to convince the government.

Source: CBC News June 10, 2020 18:56 UTC