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Bishop Toal orders removal of Holy Water for blessings amid coronavirus crisis

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Motherwell Diocese has today issued precautionary measures against the spread of coronavirus within their parishes, including those within Rutherglen and Cambuslang.The Rt Rev Joseph Toal, Bishop of Motherwell, issued a letter – to fathers, revered deacons, sisters and others – that explains he believes it is “prudent to make comment on the possibility of coronavirus affecting Scotland” and has taken preventative steps.These include:■ Emptying the Holy Water stoops for blessings;■ Suspending the sign of peace for the time being;■ Holy Communion being given in the hand rather than on the tongue;■ And the lay faithful will not receive the precious blood while the present crisis continues.The bishop said: “First it is necessary to pray – both

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