Beginning May 5, the Diocese of Austin will, in phases, allow for the public celebration of Mass in its 127 parishes in 25 central Texas counties. The Diocese of Austin released a decree permitting the public celebration of Masses. The diocese has also established protocols as to how parishes will offer Masses and the sacraments. Parishioners will need to abide by social distancing guidelines while attending Mass and receiving other sacraments. Bishop Vasquez also released a letter to the faithful with the decree. All unkind and unChristian comments will be removed.

Decree and Letter: https://www.austindiocese.org/decree-and-letter-from-bishop…