The Brief
- San Bernardino Bishop Alberto Rojas has issued a decree dispensing parishioners from Sunday mass obligations due to fear of immigration enforcement.
- This decree allows those genuinely fearing immigration actions to fulfill their spiritual duties through alternative means like personal prayer or online masses.
- The move comes amidst ongoing immigration enforcement actions in Southern California, including recent operations in Los Angeles that have drawn criticism and legal challenges.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – As ongoing immigration enforcement actions continue across Southern California and the U.S., some local religious leaders are responding by making major changes for some parishioners.
What we know:
In a statement, San Bernardino Bishop Alberto Rojas announced a “decree dispensing from the obligation to attend Sunday mass.”…