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Local priest tests positive for COVID-19

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Posted at 2:28 PM, Mar 28, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-28 14:31:07-04

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The director of communications at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church confirmed with Fox 17 on Saturday afternoon that Father Mark Przybysz has tested positive for COVID-19.

In accordance to the Governor Whitmer's 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' executive order, the church announced on Monday that all masses through Easter have been cancelled.

Fr. Przybysz asked via Facebook that all who are able pray with the church for his health and a speedy recovery.