For the parishes and institutions in the City of Philadelphia, the August 12, 2021 Mask Mandate for the City of Philadelphia applies in the following ways:
o People are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering/mask, whether vaccinated or not, in the body of the church. There are to be no vaccination check points and congregants will not be asked to provide proof of vaccination.
o If a face covering or mask is worn, it is to be removed before the reception of the Body of Christ at the Communion of the Mass.
o People are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering/mask, whether vaccinated or not, in the body of the church. There are to be no vaccination check points and congregants will not be asked to provide proof of vaccination.
o If a face covering or mask is worn, it is to be removed before the reception of the Body of Christ at the Communion of the Mass.
(From the Office for Divine Worship, Archdiocese of Philadelphia)
