On May 23, Archbishop Michael Byrnes announced the lifting of the general dispensation from attending Mass and Archdiocese resumes Sunday Mass obligations. Expemptions from the particular dispensation are the following:
Please observe the following protocols:
All entering the Cathedral-Basilica are required to wear masks, and they must be kept on in place for the entire duration of mass, except for when receiving Holy Communion.
Temperatures will be taken prior to entering the church. Those with temperatures above 99.9 degrees Fahrenheit | 37.7 degrees Celcius will be advised not to enter the church.
You are encouraged to use the hand sanitizers which will be placed at the entrances and exits of the church
Observing social distancing guidelines (6 feet), the faithful are asked to seat themselves starting with the front most rows of pews. Members of the same household may sit together.
Our collection will resume as usual during the preparation of the gifts or the offertory. At this time, there is no Offertory Procession.
Distribution of Holy Communion will take place during its regular prescribed time within the liturgy, with the faithful lining up and observing proper distancing from each other. If our Ministers of Hospitality are present, please follow their instructions.
Holy Communion may be received by tongue or by hand, but please remove any gloves if receiving by hand.
Those seated in the church conference room and those on the balcony are asked to remain and a minister will come to give you Holy Communion.
After mass, those inside are asked to exit via the side doors at the East and West Wings of the Cathedral-Basilica. Please be sure to take all personal belongings with you including any tissues you may have used.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. God Bless.