GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — Catholics in the Diocese of Green Bay have been again temporarily released from their obligation to attend mass due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bishop David L. Ricken ordered the dispensation Monday. It takes effect immediately.
“In the past few weeks the number of cases has increased fourfold, with some areas of our diocese being counted among the worst outbreaks in the country,” said Bishop Ricken. “I grant this dispensation to help in preventing the community spread of this disease. I have further done this for those who might be unable to come to Mass because of significant health concerns as well as for those who have been burdened in conscience. After the current high numbers of infection have subsided and stabilized, we will return to the Sunday obligation requirements. Even though the dispensation is once again granted, it has now become very obvious that establishing a fixed date for a return is not prudent.”
Public masses will still be held at all parishes for those willing to attend with social distancing measures in place.
