CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan — Bishop Dennis C. Villarojo, D.D. of the Diocese of Malolos has invited Catholics especially here in the province of Bulacan to back to Mass, following other dioceses across the country that have lifted dispensations from Sunday obligation.
In a circular released on Tuesday (May 30), Villarojo Bishop revoked the dispensation for those who cannot physically fulfill the obligation to attend the holy mass on Sunday starting June 11, 2023 – Great Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Lord
The bishop in his statement said the obligation of Catholics to attend Mass, was suspended in March 2020 because of the pandemic due to Covid-19.
“At the conclusion of the pandemic that compelled limited opportunities to worship in person… we are hereby lifting the dispensation given to the faithful from personally participating in the Mass due to civil restrictions imposed on account of the Covid-19 pandemic,” Villarojo said.
Exceptions in the form of particular dispensations are given to those who are sick, have fragile health, or are susceptible to contracting illnesses.
“Except for those sick and have serious reasons, all Catholics are expected to perform their obligations to physically attend Masses in churches,” he said.
The bishop encouraged the parishes, chaplaincies, and Catholic schools to “employ all effective means necessary to catechize the faithful… on the importance of the Sunday obligation.”
The diocese early this year instructed parishes to limit the live streaming of Masses on Sundays to at least two, preferably one in the morning and one in the evening. (UnliNews Online)
