Liturgical Guidelines for Flu Concerns

With the flu season in full swing, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is suggesting preventative measures in liturgy and communion distribution.

The documented guidelines, issued by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Office for Worship and the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission, can be found in both English and Spanish, by clicking below:

• Liturgical-Pastoral Suggestions and Guidelines in the Event of an Outbreak of Flu
• Sugerencias y Normas Litúrgico-Pastorales en Caso de una Epidemia de Influenza

Most simply, all ministers are being reminded of the importance of proper hand-washing, particularly before and after the distribution of communion. Proper techniques for distributing communion and caring for the vessels after Mass are also being stressed to ministers.