An announcement of the New Jersey Bishops reinstating the general obligation to attend Mass

May 20, 2021 at 5:51 p.m.
An announcement of the New Jersey Bishops reinstating the general obligation to attend Mass
An announcement of the New Jersey Bishops reinstating the general obligation to attend Mass


At this time, due to the observance of public safety protocols and the increase in the availability of vaccines, we have begun a return to some sense of normalcy in various sectors of our society.

Therefore, we the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey, are lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation beginning on Saturday, June 5, 2021, and Sunday, June 6, 2021, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. We welcome the Christian faithful to return to the regular participation in the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith (cf. Code of Canon Law canon 1247 and Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 2180).

This obligation does not apply to those who are ill; those who have reason to believe that they were recently exposed to the coronavirus or another serious or contagious illness; those who are confined to their home, a hospital, or nursing facility; or those with serious underlying health conditions.  One should consult the local pastor if questions arise about the obligation to attend Mass (canon 87).

Finally, safety protocols (such as wearing masks, social distancing, etc.) and liturgical directives in each New Jersey Diocese remains in place until modified or revoked by the respective Diocesan Bishop. 

Given on May 20, 2021, the memorial of St. Bernardine of Siena.

 

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.

Archbishop, Archdiocese of Newark

 

Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M.

Bishop, Diocese of Trenton

 

Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan

Bishop, Diocese of Camden

 

Most Reverend Kevin J. Sweeney

Bishop, Diocese of Paterson


Most Reverend James F. Checchio

Bishop, Diocese of Metuchen

 

Most Reverend Kurt Burnette

Bishop, Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic

 

Most Reverend Yousif B. Habash

Bishop, Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic Diocese


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At this time, due to the observance of public safety protocols and the increase in the availability of vaccines, we have begun a return to some sense of normalcy in various sectors of our society.

Therefore, we the Catholic Bishops of New Jersey, are lifting the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation beginning on Saturday, June 5, 2021, and Sunday, June 6, 2021, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. We welcome the Christian faithful to return to the regular participation in the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith (cf. Code of Canon Law canon 1247 and Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 2180).

This obligation does not apply to those who are ill; those who have reason to believe that they were recently exposed to the coronavirus or another serious or contagious illness; those who are confined to their home, a hospital, or nursing facility; or those with serious underlying health conditions.  One should consult the local pastor if questions arise about the obligation to attend Mass (canon 87).

Finally, safety protocols (such as wearing masks, social distancing, etc.) and liturgical directives in each New Jersey Diocese remains in place until modified or revoked by the respective Diocesan Bishop. 

Given on May 20, 2021, the memorial of St. Bernardine of Siena.

 

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.

Archbishop, Archdiocese of Newark

 

Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M.

Bishop, Diocese of Trenton

 

Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan

Bishop, Diocese of Camden

 

Most Reverend Kevin J. Sweeney

Bishop, Diocese of Paterson


Most Reverend James F. Checchio

Bishop, Diocese of Metuchen

 

Most Reverend Kurt Burnette

Bishop, Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic

 

Most Reverend Yousif B. Habash

Bishop, Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic Diocese

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