In a statement posted on the website of the Bishops Conference of England and Wales, His Eminence, Vincent Cardinal Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Conference, has said that open churches are vital for resilience during coronavirus lockdowns.
According to the statement, Cardinal Nichols said:
“The regular practice of our faith in God is a well-established source of both personal resilience and dedicated service to those in need. Such resilience and enduring service are vital in these difficult circumstances.
“I am glad that no measures have been introduced that would obstruct or curtail this essential source of energy for the common good. Catholic parishes will continue to serve the needs of their local community.
“In one parish, for example, the provision of food for the needy has increased by 400% since March last year.”
Full text here: https://www.cbcew.org.uk/open-churches-vital-for-resilience-during-lockdown-says-cardinal/