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Public Masses Continuing in Vermont – But Nowhere Else in New England

Matthew McDonald

Public Masses are continuing in Vermont until the end of the week but nowhere else in New England during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bishop Christopher Coyne, the bishop of Burlington, which includes the entire state of Vermont, has announced that public Masses will be suspended in Vermont starting Friday, March 20 – meaning they are continuing before then.

Let’s Re-Open The Churches – Here’s How … And Why
Commentary

Let’s Re-Open The Churches – Here’s How … And Why

Matthew McDonald

Let's agree that the powers-that-be – the governor, the archbishop, ministers, public health officials – are trying to do what they think is best. They want to limit the spread of coronavirus so fewer people get sick and fewer people die.

When it comes to stopping access to religious services, though, they're wrong.

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