He last celebrated Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church on July 9 while wearing a face mask and using hand sanitizer, as diocesan protocol requires.
Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has asked all its members in Utah to wear face coverings when in public, a request that comes as confirmed infections in the state increase.
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted first-ever virtual gatherings for Jehovah’s Witnesses. About 13,000 Southern Nevadans are members of the denomination.
Diocese says Holy Family Catholic Church is temporarily closed and suggests that congregants who attended Wednesday Mass be tested.
Opposition from a group of mostly Northern Nevada-based religious leaders has resulted in the removal of a religion-themed statue from The Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay.
A federal judge denied motions from Calvary Chapel that would allow it to reopen at 50 percent capacity after the church sued state officials over COVID-19 closures.
The stress of dealing with an unknown virus and the isolation, loneliness and anxiety it has caused. What’s the spiritual lesson in all of this?
Pope Francis is cautioning against pessimism as many people emerge from coronavirus lockdowns to lament that nothing will ever be the same.
Bishop advises that Masses would be limited to 50 people or less and suggests parishes adopt a reservation plan.
The guidelines ask worshippers to wear masks, avoid sharing prayer books or prayer rugs and skip the collection plate.
In an emergency petition, lawyers for a Las Vegas church have asked a federal judge to force Gov. Steve Sisolak to allow parishoners back into pews.
Las Vegas pastor Robert Fowler died early Tuesday morning, according to the Clark County coroner’s office.
The bishop of the Diocese of Las Vegas says there will be no Sunday Mass or activities at parishes through May.
The pandemic, which has upended so many societal and sacred norms, will constrain the communal aspects of the monthlong observance.
It’s a cruel irony of the pandemic that the virus not only steals our loved ones, but also the familiar and comforting rituals that help us mourn their passing.