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Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron: "Holy Mass ... is the most 'essential' activity." (Photo: Archdiocese of Detroit)
Catholic worship moves from video screens becak into churches as soon as next Tuesday, The Archdiocese of Detroit announces. Pastors can begin conducting Mass on May 19, if wanted, and must do so no later than May 29, the Detroit Catholic reports.
"The Mass you may attend in the weeks ahead will look and feel quite different from the Mass you remember from two months ago," Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron says. That's because of social distancing and rigorous sanitation.
Worshipers must wear face coverings, stay at least six feet apart and capacity at churches may not exceed 25 percent.
“In recent weeks, we have watched with relief as our State of Michigan gradually opened to select businesses and activities, with prudent precautions firmly in place to prevent a severe second wave of the coronavirus pandemic,” Archbishop Vigneron said. “It is necessary that we make similar arrangements within our local church to allow once again for the communal celebration of Holy Mass, which at its core is the most ‘essential’ activity known to our world.”