Face coverings continue to be required, but social distance can be 3 feet. The congregation may now sing indoors led by two cantors and one accompanist. Larger choirs will be permitted after June 15. The use of hymnals and worship aides is left up to each parish to determine. Reception of communion shall be limited…
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“On this tragic day on which we have witnessed a violent and insurrectionist assault upon the heart of our democracy, we must dedicate ourselves to completely transforming our political and cultural life so as to emphasize unity over division, dialogue over confrontation, and character over political and personal gain. We are in the midst of…
At our Bishop’s request, and in the spirit of caution, we will be celebrating the Eucharist by means of the host only until further notice. Please refrain from receiving communion on the tongue. During the sign of peace, we ask you to be prudent during this time of uncertainty. Low gluten hosts will continue to be…
Bishop Robert W. McElroy In Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis points powerfully to the vocation of faith-filled citizenship: “An authentic faith…always involves a deep desire to change the world, to transmit values, to leave this earth somehow better than we found it. We love this magnificent planet on which God has put us, and we love the…
SUGGESTED MESSAGING IN RELATION TO SB 360 The State Legislature is considering a bill to regulate the Sacrament of Penance and force priests to break the Seal of Confession. It would make the same demands on similar religious practices by other faiths and denominations in California. It is a bad bill. The bill is referred…
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Bishop Robert W. McElroy issued the following statement after the recent legislation in New York. The abortion law recently passed in the state of New York constitutes a new and frightening chapter in our nation’s searing ongoing debate about how to balance the God-given rights of unborn children with the…