Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

There has been a substantial spike in Covid-19 cases. Please remember that the Sunday Mass obligation is temporarily suspended for everyone.  While I am permitting our parishes to have Masses this weekend I nevertheless encourage everyone to consider remaining at home and joining with the Church in prayer through technology. For those who wish to attend a Mass in person, face masks are mandatory. I especially urge those who are classified in the CDC Guidelines as vulnerable to remain at home and let the Church come to you.  Hopefully our fast from full Church participation will soon come to a close.  The Church loves you and only wants you to be safe and well. 

Also, if your personal financial situation has not been harmed then please keep up your generous support of your parish.  Keeping utilities paid and providing for our employees and ministers is crucial.  

Your devotion to Christ and His Church moves me deeply.  Know that the people of the Diocese are daily in my prayers.

+Edward J. Weisenburger
  Bishop of Tucson