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July 16
As the Delta variant becomes more dominant across the country, Pima County Health Director Dr. Theresa Cullen sits down with Aalia Shaheed to discuss what the variant's presence means for Pima County.Read More -
June 10
The Diocese of Tucson partners with the Pima County Health Department to bring Covid-19 vaccines to parishionersRead More -
June 4
As of July 1, 2021, the general dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation for the general public will cease. However, the dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation remains in place for those at serious medical risk.Read More -
May 14
Bishop Weisenburger sends out urgent message to parishionersRead More -
May 12
A priest recently mentioned to me that he was not planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine. He told me he was concerned that RNA vaccines could alter our DNA and he heard there were also risks to fertility.Read More -
May 6
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are grateful that Governor Doug Ducey has signed into law an important bill (HB 2575) improving religious accommodations for dying patients in hospitals.Read More -
May 3
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are grateful that Governor Doug Ducey has signed into law an important bill (HB 2575) improving religious accommodations for dying patients in hospitals.Read More -
April 30
Multiple strategies afford the most protection.Read More
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May 14, 2021
Partial reopening without masks and social distancing
Maintainance of masks and social distancing for at least one Sunday Mass
Dear Faithful Catholic,
As you probably are aware, the CDC has announced that facemasks and social distancing are no longer required at indoor events for those who have been fully vaccinated. This is great news! However, in charity we must recall those who cannot be vaccinated or fear the possible transmission of the Covid-19 virus to vulnerable family members. Indeed, charity and understanding remain the hallmarks of the true followers of Jesus Christ. For this reason I am asking each pastor to provide one weekend Mass that keeps the full protocols in place. All remaining weekend Masses will resume without requiring facemasks or social distancing. This change in protocols will begin on the weekend of Pentecost (May 22/23).
If you prefer a Mass without protocols then I urge you to check your parish web site which will show which weekend Mass retains the protocols and the remaining weekend Masses which will be celebrated without protocols.
As we move forward let us not forget those whose lives were lost, those who were gravely impacted by the Coronavirus, or the vulnerable who walk with us still.
May God bless you abundantly,
Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger