OFFICIAL Decree from Bishop Edward J. Burns

OFFICIAL Decree from Bishop Edward J. Burns

The following categories of individuals are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass “on Sundays and other holy days of obligation” (canon 1247):

• Individuals over the age of 60
   
• Individuals with chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, lung disease and cancer
   
• Individuals with severely compromised immune systems
   
• Caretakers of the at-risk individuals listed above

This dispensation remains in effect until it is revoked.

Please consider the following if you are unable to attend Mass: devoting oneself to prayer and reflection, Lenten meditations, reading scripture, praying the rosary or novenas and other Catholic devotions.

Additionally, it is always edifying to reflect on the Sunday Mass readings which can be found at www.cathdal.org/readings, or, view an online Mass such as those livestreamed from the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe at 9 a.m.in English and 10:30 a.m. in Spanish every Sunday. Visit www.youtube.com/dallascath to view the livestreams.  Another option is the daily Mass televised on EWTN.

Please remain cautious and prudent during this time, keeping those who are ill or suffering as well as medical professionals and caretakers always in your prayers.

Fraternally yours in Christ, 
Most Reverend Edward J. Burns
Bishop of Dallas