To resume public Masses during the coronavirus pandemic, dioceses have issued guidelines to be followed by parishes.
Extraordinary times in Ordinary Time: Public Masses amid a pandemic
Hebda: Pastoral need, not politics, and religious liberty prompt opening
The bishops’ decision to move forward with public worship despite Walz’s order is a matter of religious liberty.
Minnesota allows Masses to resume, but for most, 10-person limit too small
Minnesota’s Catholic bishops asked parishes May 1 to prepare to resume public Masses by May 18 at one-third church capacity.