Parishioner Photos Fill Otherwise Empty Church

Authors

Zach Harig, Fox 17 West Michigan

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-21-2020

Capture Date

7-6-2020

URL

https://www.fox17online.com/parishioner-photos-fill-otherwise-empty-church

Abstract

This article features Catholic Priest Father Mark Peacock of Holy Spirit Parish in Grand Rapids, Michigan and his efforts to place a photo of every parishioner or family in the pews where they would normally sit. Father Mark explains the origins of the idea, in addition to how it enhances his experience as a priest performing Mass during COVID-19. The article details the Catholic doctrine requiring priests to celebrate Mass even if there is no congregation present.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Harig, Zach, "Parishioner Photos Fill Otherwise Empty Church" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Religious Community and Life. 42.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-community/42