My Dear Brothers and Sisters,

All of us are suffering in some way during this present crisis. Many feel deprived not to be able to participate in the weekend Masses. However, we are still able to participate spiritually as we go forward in faith and in trust.

We are still able to have our daily Mass for the few who are coming. It may come to the point, however, when this also will be closed to everyone. If that happens, Mass will still be offered in the Basilica and will be streamed live on the website.

The Holy Week liturgies will be closed to the public, as will be the Basilica. The liturgies will take place with a minimum of ministers and will be streamed live on our website.

Let us continue to pray and be assured that all of you are being remembered in my daily Mass. Again, I ask you to remember the Basilica financially. Without the weekly collections we are heading toward a serious financial situation. Please continue to sacrifice for the sake of our parish community.

May Mary, our Mother and Mother of the Church, intercede for us!

Prayerfully in the Lord,

(The Very Reverend) Aquinas M. Nichols

Pastor