Tier 4 Restrictions Introduced

The Scottish Government has announced that the west central belt of Scotland which includes all of the Diocese of Motherwell, will move to COVID 19 - Level 4 restrictions from 6pm on Friday 20th November for a period of 3 weeks.

These new restrictions will affect our parishes and parishioners as follows:

1. Churches can remain open, but the maximum attendance at Mass or other acts of public worship is 20 (down from 50).

2. The maximum attendance at a funeral is 20.

3. The maximum attendance at a wedding is 15.

4. The maximum attendance at baptisms, confirmations, etc. is 20.

5. Indoor activities for young people should not take place in halls.