Boston Archdiocese Lifts Mask Mandate for Public Masses
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) — Face coverings will not be required during public Masses at Roman Catholic churches in the Boston area starting Feb. 28. The Archdiocese of Boston announced Thursday that priests, deacons, and extraordinary ministers will not be required to wear masks during the distribution of Holy Communion. The archdiocese says pastors can keep requiring parishioners to wear masks beyond that date if they choose to do so. And, if a municipality continues to require mask wearing in public places, the parish must comply with the local regulations. Parishes will also be required to set aside worship space for people who choose to continue to wear masks.
