California bishop lifts Sunday mass obligation amid rise in ICE raids

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.”

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