Local church sparks controversy over segregating unvaccinated parishioners

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Cottleville, MO - St. Joseph Parish in Cottleville is fielding criticism over a recent change to their operating practice.

Monsignor Callahan released THIS MESSAGE regarding updated COVID policies.

Per CDC guidelines, vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear masks. However, St. Joseph's has taken the extra step of implementing segregated seating for unvaccinated parishioners.

"The sections where the pews are roped off are primarily for those parishioners who have not been vaccinated and for families with children who have not been vaccinated."

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