San Angelo Catholic Churches to Relax COVID-19 Protocols
SAN ANGELO, TX -- As Covid-19 cases continue to remain consistently low in Tom Green County, the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Angelo has announced it will be relaxing the current protocols.
On Friday, the diocese announced it will be moving to Phase Two beginning May 8, 2021.
The changes will impact the following areas:
Facemasks for attendees are not mandated but are strongly encouraged.
Every pew may now be used.
The social distance requirement of six feet is now reduced to three feet.
"May the Holy Spirit help us to revive our participation in the sacraments and to reengage people in active parish life," said Bishop Michael Sis. "I am sincerely grateful to all who have been helping in the implementation of our coronavirus protocols, especially our priests, deacons, and other parish leaders."