Posted on 09/12/2020 6:07:04 PM PDT by marshmallow
MILWAUKEE - For the first time on Thursday, Sept. 10, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported more than 1,500 new COVID-19 cases in a single day.
In Milwaukee, segments of the city move onto new phases of reopening as data trend in a more promising direction. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is doing the same.
Archbishop Jerome Listecki announced on Thursday that dispensation for not attending Sunday Mass will expire on Monday.
In a letter, Listecki said: "It will be the responsibility of those who are capable and not prohibited by other circumstances to attend Sunday Mass. Those who deliberately fail to attend Sunday Mass commit a grave sin."
Listecki added that those who are ill, at-risk or caring for a loved one are still excused; however, fear of getting sick "in and of itself" is not an excuse.
Attendance is still limited and social distancing and face coverings are required.
Tim Kitzke, the pastor of four Milwaukee parishes, told FOX6 News that he is asking parishioners to use their judgment when it comes to making decisions -- especially for the common good.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett urges caution for those who choose to attend any gathering -- religious or not.
"I think we have to understand, no matter how laudable it is, there are no exemptions in place for this horrible disease," Barrett said.
The City of Milwaukee still has capacity limits in place for gatherings and that churches are not exempt.
(Excerpt) Read more at fox6now.com ...
1500 new covid cases in one day? I think they meant 15 million. Ever see how they count Democrat votes in Milwaukee? Ask Scott Walker.
So how do you go to Mass if attendance is limited?
How to go to Mass when the churches are still closed?
Come back to Mass
We have legal debts to pay off
My parish is in the LaCrosse diocese any singing at church and receiving communion on the tongue strictly forbidden as well as attending without wearing a mask. Also number allowed to attend strictly regulated. But those refused admission can hear mass while parked in parking lot over their radio. Parish secretary who’s husband is Grand Knight runs local KC council both big democrats, Their house sports 4X8 Biden sign along with local dem candidates known to support queer stuff and abortion.
Sadly no surprise the Church authorities are all democrats.
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