New Directives for Liturgies in Churches of the Archdiocese of Hartford

As of Saturday, May 22, 2021, the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation will no longer be in force.

Mass Reservations are no longer required

Following the guidelines of the CDC and the State of Connecticut, Archbishop Blair has announced that parishes are now free to open their churches up to 100% capacity. Wearing of masks are still required.

We will continue to project the mass on a screen in the lower cathedral for overflow situations. A Eucharistic Minister will provide the Holy Eucharist to those attending in the lower cathedral. We thank you for your continued cooperation with these procedures in order to ensure the safety of all who wish to attend our liturgies in person.

CDC and Archdiocesan guidelines below must be followed at all times:

• We ask that you wash your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap before arriving 15 minutes before Mass
  
• Wear a face mask or face covering
• Bring hand sanitizer for own use during mass (no bleach products)
• Use the West Wing entrance off Asylum Avenue only
• Remain 6 feet apart from anyone who is not a member of your household
• Do not ride the elevator with other congregants
• Select your seat beginning from the front of the sanctuary
• No physical contact during the Our Father or the Sign of Peace
• Follow the Communion Procedures outlined in above video
• At dismissal, exit immediately through any door of the cathedral
• At-risk groups for your safety, please stay home

Sunday obligation dispensation:
Dispensation has been extended through May 23, 2021 and Sunday Virtual Mass will continue to be posted by 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning, and available weekly on the Cathedral website home page until further notice.

Confessions: 
Very Reverend Daniel J. McLearen will hold confessions on Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. in the St. Bernard Chapel (far chapel on front left).