NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – The Archdiocese of New York canceled all Masses on Saturday amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The archdiocese oversees institutions in Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess counties.

This decision comes after Dutchess County moved to prohibit gatherings of more than 20 people Saturday.

“It is also intended to provide clarity and consistency throughout the ten counties that comprise the Archdiocese of New York,” the archdiocese said.

“Let us pray for all who are sick, as well as doctors, nurses, caregivers, and all those working hard to combat the disease. We should also remember those whose lives have been otherwise disrupted, especially anyone who has lost income from a loss of work during this difficult time,” said Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York.

A private Mass will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, and will be available on many cable systems via the Catholic Faith Network and its website at www.catholicfaithnetwork.org, livestreamed on the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral website at www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/live.

Meanwhile, the Diocese of Brooklyn plans to continue with Masses this weekend. The diocese includes Brooklyn and Queens.