Information about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Announcement regarding Dispensation from Obligation to participate in Sunday Mass:
Passion/Palm Sunday 2022 marks the end of the general dispensation from the obligation to participate in the Sunday Mass granted by Bishop Gerard Bergie. Catholics are obliged to participate in the Eucharist on days of obligation, unless excused for a serious reason. Those excused for serious reason would include those who are homebound; those who are ill or have compromised health; caregivers of infants, or sick, elderly or homebound persons. Please speak with your pastor if you have questions about your personal circumstances.
Diocesan Protocols & Policies regarding COVID-19
Changes to COVID-19 Restrictions February 2022
Proof of Vaccination Information for Parishioners
Amendments to Diocesan Protocols August 2021
Diocesan Protocols into effect on December 26, 2020
Churches are permitted to remain open with a maximum capacity of 10 people.
Church Reopening: Information for Parishioners
Many parishes will continue to livestream Masses and other liturgical celebrations. Churches may be open to a maximum capacity of 30%.
Diocesan Policy regarding the Mandatory Use of Face Coverings
Diocesan Policy is effective for all parishes in the Diocese of St. Catharines from July 31st. Read the Policy at Diocesan-Face-Covering-Policy.pdf
Letter to parishioners of the diocese from Bishop Bergie
We should thank God that we can, once again, open our churches for personal prayer and the public celebration of the Sacraments. Parish Churches will begin opening when they are ready and have all protocols in place. For some, this will begin on the Feast of Corpus Christi (Jun