Due to the heightened risk and increase in spread of COVID-19 the Diocese of Sioux City has asked that guidelines regarding group events, Mass, and other Sacraments be reinforced in every parish. There are no “new” policies being put in place. However, we will be reactivating rules from earlier this year regarding the meeting of parish groups on our parish campuses. This mandate is effective November 20 until further notice. 

The mandate does not affect the weekend/weekday Mass schedule, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Funerals, Adoration, or any other Sacrament.

The comprehensive list of protocols can be found on the Boone County Catholic website. The list includes the following:

1. Masks must be worn on the campus on all parish sites. 
   • (e.g.: visiting the parish office, attending Mass, celebration of other Sacraments)
2. All “In person” parish group meetings/events using parish facilities (regardless of size) must be virtual gatherings effective Nov. 20 until further notice. 
   • (e.g.: Religious Education, youth group, parish board and leadership meetings, RCIA, Knights of Columbus meetings (on site), Bible studies (on site), any other large group meeting)
3. Parish facility rentals are closed to parishioners and outside groups (non-parishioner) meetings/events. 
   • (e.g.: receptions, parties, funeral dinners, facility rentals)