Due to the public health concerns regarding the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, some parishes and other Catholic organizations and groups may cancel, postpone or modify events.

Some events may go online, provide material on a “drive-through” basis or find other ways to accommodate the ban on public gatherings. Parish websites and/or social media, such as Facebook, can be a good resource for this information.

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight is recommending that if the canceled or postponed event was intended to raise money for a ministry or service, to please consider offering people an alternative means to contribute to the ministry or service.

For more information on the Diocese of Jefferson City’s pastoral response to this public health concern, please visit diojeffcity.or/public-health.