Priests will not be visiting schools this fall

The Diocese of Hamilton has sent out directives to our clergy with respect to the Fall semester in our publicly-funded Catholic schools.

there will be no in-person visits from priests or other parish staff to classrooms. This is to help the schools settle into their new routine.
no school masses
no school confessions (at the school)
pastors are to consult with elementary school principals on the matter of preparing pupils and students for the celebration of sacraments in the Spring of 2021 given these guidelines