The following statement has been issued by the Most Revd John McDowell, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, on the Northern Ireland Executive’s announcement today in relation to the Coronavirus Recovery Plan and returning to public worship:
‘I warmly welcome the Northern Ireland Executive’s approach to the next phase of the roadmap out of lockdown and the announcement regarding how church buildings may be used again for public worship and associated activities from 29th June 2020.
‘As we have said in the Church of Ireland’s Return to In-Church Worship Protocols, the reopening of our buildings and public gatherings for worship…
