SooToday received the following information from the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie regarding the recent provincial announcement that churches will be permitted to reopen:
Following Premier Doug Ford's announcement on June 8, 2020 allowing places of worship to resume their religious services:
- All the Catholic parishes of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie will reopen their churches and resume Eucharistic celebrations, as of June 20 and 21, 2020, once all the measures have been taken to ensure the safety of parishioners.
- Anyone wishing to attend Mass must first communicate with their parish in order to receive the necessary instructions as to precautions to be taken and number of available places.
