The wearing of masks are no longer required for mass attendance. Social distancing is encouraged to the extent possible.

"Out of Christian Charity and in care of ourselves and one another, we continue to encourage the wearing of facemasks and social distaning, but they will not be expressly required except for some specific situations. We prayerfully ask for charity, understanding and patience as the restrictions are loosened. EVERYONE IS IN A DIFFERENT PLACE WITH REGARDS TO THE NEED OF MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WE NEED TO PROCLAIM AND LIVE THE MESSAGE THAT "ALL ARE WELCOME!" MASKED OR UNMASKED!
                                                                                      Most Reverend James P. Powers
                                                                                      Bishop of the Diocese of Superior

Some of the health issues and circumstances which would allow a personal dispensation to NOT attend Holy Mass without incurring serious sin would be:

1. If you are sick,

2. test positive for COVID-19, or come in contact with someone who has tested positive in the past 14 days,

3. are running a fever,

4. have a cough or who has COVID/flu like syptoms,

5. who is in the "at risk" category due to:

 a. age 60 or older,
 b. compromised immune system,
 c. diabetes,
 d. serious heart conditions,
 e. or if you believe attending Mass would pose an undue risk to other family members such as           elderly parents you are caring for is dispensed.