The Diocese of Portland has
announced major updates to the pandemic protocols currently in place at all 141 Catholic churches in Maine.
The following actions took effect on Monday, May 24:
Masks are no longer required for any person at any time, inside or outside the churches.
Capacity limits, advance registration, and the gathering of contact tracing information for those attending Masses are eliminated.
Pew seating arrangements to establish six or more feet of distance between each person/family are eliminated. Those attending Masses are welcome to sit where they are comfortable. All pews will be available for seating.
The distribution of Holy Communion to the homebound is restored.
Indoor choir practices can be held without distancing.
Additional updates will be announced as information is received from the Diocese of Portland.
For those not yet comfortable with a return to Mass,
livestreaming is available for all Masses celebrated at Holy Family Church.