Letter from Bishop D'Arcy to priests
My Dear Brother Priests,
I have consulted with the other bishops of Indiana and also our regional vicars, as well as our College of Consultors. There was a general, though not unanimous, consensus that it is time to consider the lifting of the suspension of Communion from the cup. We have also consulted particular health officials. Taking everything into account, this suspension is lifted effective on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 10.
Please be sure to tell the people in your announcement that they have every right to refrain from receiving the Precious Blood from the cup if they wish.
I thank all of you and our dear people for the collaboration in this matter.
With every best wish and prayer, I remain
Sincerely yours in our Lord,
Most Reverend John M. D'Arcy
