KOLKATA: Parishioners who are under-18 and hence are yet to take the Covid vaccine, have been advised to stay away from visiting churches as of now.
A circular from archbishop Thomas D’Souza to all 65 churches under the archdiocese of Kolkata says that only those above 18 can be allowed to participate in church activities. Churches re-opened among restrictions on Thursday. This time, the re-opening is happening with a post-vaccination rider and hence, only those who have taken the jab are urged to come to church.
“As things are now, only those above 18 are eligible to get the vaccine. So we are restricting holy mass, prayer and adoration on the church premises only to them. They can register their names with the parish priest,” archbishop Thomas D’Souza said.
The archbishop in his circular has urged all parishioners to ensure that they are vaccinated before they attend church. Parish priests have been asked to help all those have not yet been able to get themselves vaccinated. The archdiocese has designated another priest to centrally help out anyone who is unable to get jabbed.
