As we move beyond the worst of the coronavirus pandemic and access to the COVID-19 vaccine has become more widespread, the time has arrived for the good of all the faithful when the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is no longer necessary. Together, the Bishops of Ohio have decided that the general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation (including the Saturday/Vigil Mass) is to be reinstated (CIC, can. 1247). This will take effect in each of the Dioceses of Ohio the weekend of June 5-6, 2021. As has always been the case, those who have a serious reason are exempt from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2181). This includes those who are ill, have significant health risk factors or care for someone who is immuno-compromised or ill, as well as those who have significant fear or anxiety of contracting the coronavirus in a large group of persons. Nevertheless, these persons should observe the Lord’s Day (CIC, can. 1247) and are encouraged to spend time in prayer on Sunday, meditating on the Lord’s passion, death and resurrection; an appropriate way to do this is through viewing a broadcast of the Sunday Mass. Masses that are broadcast through various media are not intended as a substitute nor do they fulfill the obligation for the persons who are able to gather for a Sunday celebration and other Holy Days of Obligation. Instead, they are intended for the sick, home-bound, the imprisoned, etc., who are unable to attend Mass in person. Kindly consult your pastor with any specific questions regarding the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.

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Tentative restart of public Masses May 31st, and Dispensation to continue until then,

By Appointment Only, Fr Beal will be administering the sacrament of Reconciliation. Please read the full instructions and guidelines to schedule an appointment. Click the green words "Confessions Return" above to find the full guidelines.

Latest Letter for the Bishops of Ohio

Listing of all services for Holy Week - with times of televised Masses

Monday April 6th & Wednesday April 8th at 11AM. This presentation by Father Hahn & Chris Hiles will be live streamed, and available for viewing anytime after the presentation. Join Us!

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The Vatican, realizing that throughout the world (including every diocese in America), the Holy Mass is not being celebrated publicly and confession is not available to so many people, published a reminder about Confession in particular.

March 20 Father Hahn's Letter to the Faithful

While unable to receive the Blessed Sacrament, this Spiritual Communion can be prayed daily, and especially on Sunday while watching or listening to Mass during Communion.

NO Sunday or Wednesday Mass, No Stations.

March 16, 2020

Father Hahn's Letter to the Faithful, March 13, 2020

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