Coronavirus FAQ for the Faithful – Archdiocese of Detroit

During the time in which public Masses are suspended in the Archdiocese of Detroit, are Catholics in the archdiocese dispensed from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass?
I live near a diocese that is still holding public Masses. Is it permissible for me to attend Mass outside the Archdiocese of Detroit during this time?
Does Archbishop have the authority to suspend Sunday Mass and our Mass obligation? I don’t want to commit a mortal sin.
Where can I watch Mass now that there are no public, in-person options?
Do I have a moral obligation to watch one of the Masses that are being livestreamed or recorded on social media, websites, and television?
How should Catholics respond to the Coronavirus?
What can my family and I do at home if we’re not attending Mass?
How do Church closures affect other Sacraments and Sacramentals, specifically the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent? I’m concerned since I thought Catholics are supposed to make a good Confession before Easter.
How about the Anointing of the Sick, especially those in hospitals? Who should I call?
What if a loved one dies? Can I still have a funeral Mass?
What about weddings?
My child is scheduled to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation during this time. Will that still occur?
My child was scheduled to be baptized during this time, now what?
What about First Communions?
I’m currently in the RCIA process at my parish and I’ve been looking forward to my full entrance into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. Is that postponed?
Is the suspension of Masses unprecedented in the Archdiocese of Detroit?
Why were Masses suspended in the Archdiocese of Detroit?
What should a parish do if a parishioner dies?
What should I do if my wedding is scheduled during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order?
I heard that churches were exempt from the governor’s executive order; is this true?
Are churches open during this executive order?
What about parish outreach ministries (food pantries, blood drives, parish nurses, etc.)? Will they still be available during the time of the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order?
I asked my parish to offer Mass for an intention. With no public Masses, will that intention still be prayed for?
Will blessed palms be distributed on Palm Sunday or during Holy Week?
I know that parishes usually receive new Holy Oils following the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday. Without a publicly-celebrated Chrism Mass, how will parishes receive Holy Oils?
Even though public liturgies are suspended, can parishes celebrate those liturgies privately and stream them over the internet (whether through the parish’s website, Facebook page or other means)?
Can a priest hear confession over the phone?
How can I support my Church right now?
How do I make an online donation to my parish?
How can I make a gift to the Archdiocese of Detroit?