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Marquette Diocese Catholics must wear masks to indoor events, bishop says

dioceseofmarquette.org

MARQUETTE, MI--   Starting Saturday wearing a mask will be mandatory for indoor church services, meetings, and events in the Catholic Diocese of Marquette.  

Bishop John Doerfler says the rule applies to those over the age of 5. Priests, deacons, and others ministering in the sanctuary, which is located at a distance from the congregation, are not required to wear masks. However, Doerfler says they should during the distribution of communion or when in close proximity to the congregation.

The bishop says anyone who is unable to wear a face mask or has health concerns should remain at home and not feel an obligation to attend Mass in person.

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.