Upcoming confirmations have also been cancelled
The spread of COVID 19 has led to the widespread cancellations of upcoming confirmations and reduced the numbers of people who can gather at events such as weddings and funerals
Earlier in the month the Diocese Of Cork And Ross Says People With Flu Like Symptoms Do Not Need To Attend Mass
However speaking on the Neil Prendeville Show on Cork's RedFM Bishop Fintan Gavin says last night he took the decision to cancel Sunday masses across the diocese from this weekend in an effort to control the spread of the virus