Diocesan Protocols & Policies regarding COVID-19

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 (June 14, 2020).