It is my hope that the FDA’s decision this week to grant to full approval to one of the vaccines will move those still hesitant to taking the vaccine.Ĭonsidering all this, and taking into account the fact that the virus is still very active in our country and in the world, the Diocese of Fall River will not be granting religious exemptions to receiving a vaccine against COVID-19. It is a morally acceptable and responsible way to help protect oneself as well as those around us. Personally, I have always encouraged those who are able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine to do so. The USCCB March statement concludes with this: “Receiving one of the COVID vaccines ought to be understood as an act of charity toward the other members of the community.” It is the moral choice because it is about your life but also the lives of others,” and he shared that belief again in a video released last week. Pope Francis said in January, “I believe that morally everyone must take the vaccine. Moreover, in considering the vaccines from a moral perspective, the Church also points out the obligation to consider one’s responsibility to the needs of the others and to the overall common good in a time of pandemic. Conference of Catholic Bishops released as vaccine use was becoming widespread in this country. Last December the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued its conclusion on the matter, stating, “…it is morally acceptable to receive COVID vaccines.” That finding was echoed in a March statement from the U.S. Through several public documents and statements, the Church has made it clear that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is consistent with Catholic faith and can be done in good conscience. da Cunha, S.D.V., issued the following letter to priests of the Fall River Diocese on Augin response to questions on letters of support for a religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccines.
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