Archbishop Kurtz is restoring the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation effective the weekend of September 4-5, 2021. Those parishioners who are ill, immunocompromised, or have severe fears or anxiety as well as those who care for those who are ill are always exempt from this obligation. (See Catechism of the Catholic Church #2181). Parishioners also may exercise prudent caution about Mass attendance for those who cannot be vaccinated, such as children under the age of 12.

Please be in touch with the parish if you have any specific questions about this obligation. Archbishop Kurtz requires masks for Masses and other indoor parish activities for those who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19, especially during this time of high transmission of the Delta variant. Masks also are required by students, faculty, staff, and visitors in all school settings, including school Masses, and for any parish programming involving children who are unable to be vaccinated, such as parish religious education programs. Archbishop Kurtz also strongly encourages those who are eligible to get the vaccination if they have not done so already.