For catholics, the obligation to attend mass has been reinstated.
Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Catholic bishops across Pennsylvania announced the reinstatement Thursday.
“More and more people are returning to our churches to celebrate the sacraments and for other events that reflect who we are as the Body of Christ,” Bishop Zubik said in a release. “I thank God for their faith and for this opportunity to worship Him together, and to receive His healing grace in the Eucharist.”
A statement from all bishops in the state read "Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, has been with us throughout this very difficult period and is most especially near to us when we encounter him in the Eucharist. The Eucharist offers us his healing and peace, his mercy and reconciliation. It is time for everyone to return to the Eucharist with renewed faith and joy.”
Beginning August 15, catholics are obligated to attend mass on Sundays and Holy Days.
“The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days comes from our Baptism as Christians. Baptism compels Christians to unite themselves with Christ at the altar in his saving Sacrifice of the Cross,” said the bishops.
In May of this year, Zubik announced the reopening of churches to full capacity.