Mask Mandate Has Been Lifted

As of March 15th, per order of the Willaimsburg Board of Healath, the mask wearing is optional in public buildings.

REVISED COVID GUIDELINES EFFECTIVE February 22, 2022

With the latest COVID rates continuing to decline significantly, local and state officials have begun to relax COVID restrictions including mask wearing. Based on this trend the following guidance is offered to the parishes of the Diocese of Springfield.

1. Mask wearing requirements should be discontinued as allowed by your local town/city officials. Some parishioners may continue to voluntarily wear masks and that decision should be respected.

2. Altar servers, lector and music ministers can be fully restored to their ministry without any restrictions.

3. Holy Water fonts may be restored immediately. Some parishes may opt to restore fonts at the Easter Vigil at the blessing of the Holy Water. Some parishes have explored touch free dispensers- this could be a possible long-term solution for the comfort of some parishioners

4. Meetings, socials and other parish gatherings may be resumed as long as this is in compliance with local regulations.

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