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WATCH: El Paso’s Catholic bishop holds virus prayer service, blesses city atop Scenic Drive lookout

El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz presides over a Mass in this file photo.
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El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz presides over a Mass in this file photo.

EL PASO, Texas -- Catholic Bishop Mark Seitz held a prayer service and solemn blessing of El Paso on Friday from atop the Scenic Drive overlook amidst the surging Covid-19 outbreak in the community.

“The rise in coronavirus cases in El Paso has caused me so much concern,” Seitz said. “I hope that the people of the city of El Paso can find some comfort in this prayer and blessing over the city.”

You can watch the entire service in the video player above.

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