“We’ve had to make many sacrifices. But we make them in light of our Catholic faith, which calls us to show care and compassion for our neighbors, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions for whom the virus can have devastating consequences.”
Bishop Kettler: With omicron surge declining, masking requirement ends
Local Catholic schools receive COVID-19 guidance for start of school year
Vaccinations are not required for students and adults in diocesan Catholic schools “but are strongly encouraged for those eligible to receive them,” according to the 2021-2022 Catholic school opening guidance from the Diocese of St. Cloud sent Aug. 18 to Catholic school principals and pastors.
Churches included in new executive order mandating indoor mask use
The order requires people coming to Mass to wear a mask when they enter a church, during Mass, and when exiting the building.