Precautionary measures taken by the government recently to contain the spread of coronavirus in Kuwait has led to limiting public gatherings from 1 to 14 March, 2020.
In light of preventive steps announced by the authorities, the clergy and parish council members held an emergency meeting today, 28 February, and decided that all churches in Kuwait will be closed from 1 to 14 March. There will also be no Masses, Retreats, prayer meetings, seminars or any other services during this period. In addition, Catechism classes will be suspended as well. The parishioners are requested not to organize any charismatic prayer services or practices, or any sort of meetings or gatherings in the Church compound.
Church officials clarified that the government is expected to provide further instructions on this issue on 14 March, and until such time the parishioners are advised to follow the new directives and be heedful of the prevailing health situation.
The faithful are advised to follow up their spiritual obligations and practices of faith in their own homes, through the following:
- To participate in the Holy Mass through the Catholic TV channels.
- To read together as a family the scripture readings of the day.
- To perform the way of the cross
- To recite the holy Rosary and Divine Mercy, and any other spiritual activity
Parishioners are requested to implore the maternal aid of Our Lady of Arabia and continue to fast and pray for a quick medical breakthrough and speedy recovery of those infected by the Coronavirus.