Pandemic Planning

The Diocese of London has had a pandemic plan in place since 2009. The plan consists of three simple phases, outlined below, that will help ensure the health and safety of those worshipping and working in our parishes and other facilities.

Pandemic Plan Summary

Phase 0
No restrictions in liturgical practices required
Parishes should promote Health and Safety Best Practices
Parishes should prepare for Phase 1

Phase 1
Temporary withdrawal of Communion from the cup
No Communion on the tongue
Hand sanitizers at the doors of the church
At the greeting of peace recommend a greeting and an acknowledgement but no shaking of the hands
Encourage parishioners to stay home if they exhibit flu-like symptoms
Parishes should prepare for Phase 2

Phase 2
Removal of Holy Water at the entrance of the church (to be replaced by rite of sprinkling at the beginning of Eucharist)
Sanitizing of pews and hymnals with appropriate sanitizer before/after each Sunday Liturgy