The Archdiocese of Newark has issued guidelines for Holy Week in accordance with the Decree issued by the Congregation for Divine Worship, “In time of Covid-19” protocol number 153/20.
The guidelines can be found on the Archdiocese of Newark’s website at https://www.rcan.org/archdiocese-newark-issues-guidelines-holy-week.
Also, as a follow-up to Wednesday’s announcement of new directives for the Archdiocese of Newark, this is to provide clarification on BURIALS.
Burials only may take place with only one funeral director, one witness and one priest being permitted into the cemetery with the deceased.
Essential staff of Catholic Cemeteries will accept the deceased and perform the interments.
Other than this, all Catholic Cemeteries and Mausoleums of the Archdiocese of Newark remain closed.
For a complete list of updated directives please go to: https://www.rcan.org/archdiocese-newark-issues-clarification-regarding-burials.
For ongoing archdiocesan related announcements, visit www.RCAN.org/covid-19 and follow the Archdiocese of Newark’s social media channels @NwkArchdiocese.
We continue to keep all affected individuals, families, first responders, and especially those on the front lines in our prayers throughout the coming days.