Archbishop Joseph Naumann Talks About Resuming Mass
COVID-19 Updates & Information
New Directive From The Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas Regarding Public Liturgies.
The dispensation from Sunday Mass continues because the Church does not want to place a moral burden on those who should not attend Sunday Mass because of age or health conditions. However, Catholics are still obliged to keep the Commandments, including the Commandment to keep holy the Lord’s Day. Families who choose not to attend Mass should conduct a Liturgy of the Word in the home. Individuals and families should spend additional time in prayer, pious devotions and spiritual reading on Sunday. Younger adults who are least at risk from the virus should take advantage of the opportunity to participate at Mass and to receive Holy Communion if they are properly disposed. If those in good health are attending other large social gatherings, they should also be participating at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Sundays.
MASKS: Per the governor’s recent order, beginning on July 3, “any person in Kansas shall cover their mouth and nose with a mask or other face covering when they are ... inside or in line to enter any indoor public space.” As such, all participants at Mass must be reminded to wear a mask at all times other than when receiving Holy Communion.
New Communications from the Diocese of Kansas City in Kansas
Helpful Links
Updates from Gov. Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health Services
The dispensation from Sunday Mass continues because the Church does not want to place a moral burden on those who should not attend Sunday Mass because of age or health conditions. However, Catholics are still obliged to keep the Commandments, including the Commandment to keep holy the Lord’s Day. Families who choose not to attend Mass should conduct a Liturgy of the Word in the home. Individuals and families should spend additional time in prayer, pious devotions and spiritual reading on Sunday. Younger adults who are least at risk from the virus should take advantage of the opportunity to participate at Mass and to receive Holy Communion if they are properly disposed. If those in good health are attending other large social gatherings, they should also be participating at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Sundays.
MASKS: Per the governor’s recent order, beginning on July 3, “any person in Kansas shall cover their mouth and nose with a mask or other face covering when they are ... inside or in line to enter any indoor public space.” As such, all participants at Mass must be reminded to wear a mask at all times other than when receiving Holy Communion.
- Please note that there are exceptions to the requirement for wearing masks, including children under age 5, persons with medical or mental health conditions, or disability that prevents wearing a mask including conditions where wearing a mask could obstruct breathing, etc.
New Communications from the Diocese of Kansas City in Kansas
- New Protocols for Public Worship From The Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas (July 3rd)
- Guidance for the Conduct of Church Services and Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Music at Mass During The Return to Public Celebrations
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention & Resources
Helpful Links
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- Kansas Department of Health COVID-19 Resource Center
- Update from Douglas County
- Coronavirus Q&A with a Mayo Clinic Infectious Diseases Expert (pdf)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
Updates from Gov. Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health Services
- Governor Laura Kelly announces Kansas' first coronavirus-related death
- Governor issues emergency declaration for COVID-19
- Three New Presumptive-Positive Cases Identified in Kansas
- Presumptive-Positive COVID-19 Case Identified in Kansas
- Frequently Asked Questions – COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus)
- COVID-19 Public Update