
Attending Mass
Below are the latest COVID guidelines from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, as of May 12, 2022.
With a rise in COVID-19 cases reported and an increase in hospitalizations in Maryland, it is important to remember some basic protocols for your parishioners, employees, volunteers and others. They include:
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If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or are out with a confirmed case, be sure to isolate. You should isolate yourself for a minimum of 5 days and upon return, wear a mask when around others for 5 additional days.
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If you are exposed to an individual with COVID-19 whether at home or elsewhere, please follow the proper isolation and quarantining guidance based upon their vaccination status. Reminder:
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Concerning those that are vaccinated, for purposes of these protocols, vaccinated means the individual at a minimum has received either both doses of the two-part injection series from Pfizer or Moderna or one injection of the J&J vaccination.
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We encourage folks to be vaccinated.
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Parishes are not to mandate masking unless required by a local or state municipal order. If a parish is in an area with high cases, they can encourage people to consider wearing a mask. This is to be determined by the pastor.
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Parishes still are required to maintain the single form during Communion. If there is more than one celebrant, each must continue to have a separate chalice from the main celebrant or receive by intinction.