Friday, February 8, 2013

Boston Archdiocese: Cath. Can Miss Mass Sunday; Due to Blizzard Expected to Dump 2 Feet of Snow

In what can be viewed as a rare "dispensation," the Boston archdiocese today (February 8, 2013) urged Catholics to heed safety warnings from public officials during the current blizzard, and to only try to attend Mass on Sunday if they can do so safely, according to the Boston Globe website.

As part of its faith, the Roman Catholic Church requires its followers to attend Mass on Sundays.

"The faithful are encouraged to use good judgment when planning to travel to Mass," the archdiocese said in a statement.

"In the event that roadways are not clear for travel on Sunday, the faithful are reminded that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass does not apply when there is grave difficulty in fulfilling this obligation," the statement added.

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