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sunonmars

(8,657 posts) Wed May 20, 2020, 06:34 PM May 2020

Texas church that rushed to reopen cancels masses after priest dies and others contract coronavirus [View all]

Well that all went well for them, didn't it, i suspect we will see more of this soon...............

Texas church that rushed to reopen cancels masses after priest dies and others contract coronavirus

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Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Houston reopened its doors on May 2, as the Lone Star State began loosening its stay-at-home orders.

But on May 14, the parish canceled all services after Father Donnell Kirchner died. Five members of the congregation tested positive for COVID-19, church officials said Monday.

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Texas church that rushed to reopen cancels masses after priest dies and others contract coronavirus [View all] sunonmars May 2020 OP

Ho-ooly Ghost. sandensea May 2020 #1

Well they were in a rush to meet their God it seems, people can be so stupid. sunonmars May 2020 #2

In my youth, they would have told me god works in mysterious ways and RKP5637 May 2020 #10

Hey, they're still telling people that shit. Ligyron May 2020 #21

Had a guy tell me the other day that when you die you take all RKP5637 May 2020 #30

A flashing sign lame54 May 2020 #3

Karma! Wellstone ruled May 2020 #4

I'm shocked! But how many more from that congregation get sick now? captain queeg May 2020 #5

and most likely one of a number of these churches no doubt. sunonmars May 2020 #6

Wow.. Sorry. And, the Magats still don't have fucking clue! Cha May 2020 #7

What could possibly go wrong? Initech May 2020 #8

Yeah. Like the minister in Africa that held a big faith-healing gathering to Blue_true May 2020 #11

"Wisdom over blind faith" Canoe52 May 2020 #19

That would work. nt Blue_true May 2020 #27

No sympathy whatsoever. If you do this, you well might die, your risk. If you die, so be it. n/t RKP5637 May 2020 #9

Me neither, not like we have not been telling them. sunonmars May 2020 #29

Typical elitist, self- aggrandizing Christians. stopbush May 2020 #12

Former Pres. Obama's fault. NCjack May 2020 #13

I know where that is. ananda May 2020 #14

We are accepted to heaven by the stories we lived. hunter May 2020 #15

From the depths of my heart, here's a hearty..... paleotn May 2020 #16

See Jebus does not save malaise May 2020 #17

Can we start the Great Tribulation yet? roamer65 May 2020 #18

What I want to know is when they are finally going to use the brains their god gave them. ancianita May 2020 #20

Maybe I'm Headed for Hell Joe Mauriceovich May 2020 #22

When will these people learn that their imaginary friend is just not that into them? flibbitygiblets May 2020 #23

Don't believe the science and you will lose everytime sunonmars May 2020 #28

These guys should much read more and posture much less. LanternWaste May 2020 #24

Kick....n/t Upthevibe May 2020 #25

I assume they will be protested for denying paritioners their constitutional right to worship? Takket May 2020 #26

Why would the diocese permit this in Houston? BrightKnight May 2020 #31