When does Public Mass resume?

The specific details of when public Mass will resume and how it will be celebrated are still being determined, but the return will occur through a three-phase gradual process. Each phase will be rolled out with specific dates and directives to follow determined by Archdiocesan leaders.

We are now on:
PHASE 3

Currently in the Archdiocese of Newark, assemblies of 50% capacity are permitted in churches; however, six feet of social distancing between households must be maintained. Therefore, our church, having a seating capacity of more than 400, can conveniently seat 200 congregants. However, we may need to limit our attendance to each Mass/celebration to 150 participants, to be on the safer side.

In this phase, masks, social distancing, and sanitizing between liturgies continue to be required. If concelebration is practiced, concelebrants should wear masks and observe social distancing both when seated and standing. The sign of peace, without physical contact, is permitted, or it may be omitted. Our Masses and liturgies of Holy Week will take place indoors. Please continue to pay attention and observe our Archdiocesan and State directives​.