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The decision to suspend all public Masses in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee was difficult and painful. For the first time in our lives, it was not possible to receive the Eucharist or attend Mass in person, and this was very painful.

Catholic school campuses, for grades PreK-12, will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year in accordance with the directive of Governor Desantis. eLearning will continue at home for the duration of the 4th quarter.

Bishop Wack addresses the actions the diocese is taking during the coronavirus pandemic and gives a message of Easter hope.

As you make plans for this important week of faith, please see the official statement regarding the governor’s executive order and religious services. Governor DeSantis recognizes that this year will look distinctively different than last year, but our hope is for spiritual unity and social distance during this unique season.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread in our country and our world, the challenges we face grow considerably as well. The faithful have had to forgo attending Mass in person and have not been able to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord in the Eucharist for two weekends thus far – with the prospect of this continuing for the near future.

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Greetings in the Lord. As the bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, it is my special privilege to shepherd God’s people in good times and in trying times. This includes not only those who are Catholic; all of us fall under God’s loving gaze and are part of this beloved community. For us who are Christians, we know that Jesus Christ had a special love for the sick and the suffering. Indeed, he said, “…I was sick, and you cared for me” (Mt. 25).

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee announces the continued suspension of public Masses including liturgies of Holy Week and Easter. Priests will continue to celebrate daily Mass with no congregation.