Bishop Olmsted announces the restoration of the obligation for Sunday and holy day Masses in the Diocese of Phoenix, effective July 1, 2021.

*We will only be live streaming the 11am mass effective immediately.
*Mass will NOT be recorded for later viewings.
*Father Charlie's Homily will be saved to the Parish website.

There are circumstances when a member of the faithful is “excused for a serious reason” (CCC 2181) from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days. A serious reason occurs when one is physically or otherwise prevented from attending. For example, if a person is sick or unable to find reasonable transportation, the obligation no longer applies.

Given the current situation of the pandemic, further examples of this are the following:

• If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have good reason to believe you have contracted it;
• If you are ill or have a condition that would seriously compromise your health if you contracted COVID-19 or another communicable disease;
• If you care for the sick, homebound, or informed and have a compelling reason for believing that you would infect them by going to Mass;
• If you are elderly or pregnant and have a serious reason to believe you would put yourself or your child at risk by attending Mass.

In applying this guidance, each person must make use of their good judgement. If someone is unsure, confused, or concerned about a situation not listed here please consult with any priest for clarity. The faithful are always called to the sacred duty to keep holy the sabbath day, so even if one cannot fulfill the Sunday obligation, all are encouraged to spend time in prayer, thanksgiving and rest on Sundays.

+ Thomas J. Olmsted
Bishop of Phoenix