MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) told parishes to virtually hold Masses in light of the government’s call for social distancing so the faithful could still fulfill their spiritual obligations amid the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) threat. In his circular, CBCP president and Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles said each parish had the prerogative to dispense the public from their Sunday obligation depending on the situation of their respective localities. In Cubao and Pasig, church activities have been suspended indefinitely. Apart from the virtual Masses, Valles also recommended that recollections, pilgrimages, conferences, processions and other activities with big crowds be canceled or postponed. What you need to know about Coronavirus.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 14, 2020 21:45 UTC