Laois Priest Fr.Paddy Byrne says it's a collective responsibility.
Irish Bishops have advised that no church should reopen to the public until satisfactory arrangements to combat the spread of covid-19 are put in place.
Ahead of their phased reopening at the end of the month, a framework has been issued to priests with guidance for how churches should reopen.
Priests and eucharistic ministers have been told to wear face coverings and sanitize their hands before handing out communion.
Churches should also provide floor markings to help people maintain social distancing throughout Mass.
Abbeyleix Parish Priest Fr.Paddy Byrne says it's a joint responsibility among those in the community to make places of worship safe for parishioners:
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