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Reverend Albert Rohas, Bishop of Diocese San Bernardine, who predetermined the prelast and the main anniversary, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, consecrated to the Mass of the priesthood in the Catholic Church of the Holy Apostle in Hina -Hills.
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The Catholic Bishop’s Catholic California Gave out the rarity declaration Allowing the parishioners to miss a Mass from -wit the raids from us Immigration and customs execution.
Bishop Albert Rohas From the diocese of San Bernardine, they wrote that “such fear is of serious inconvenience that can interfere with the spiritual good from believers.”
Catholic bishops sometimes provided mass liberations during natural disasters, war or public events such as Pandemic Coronaviral Infection Covid-19. But it seems to be The first time the bishop He addressed such a decree on forced execution.
“All members of the faithful in the diocese of San Bernardine, who, from the true fear of immigration actions, cannot be present at Sunday Mass or the masses on the Holy Days of obligations, are released from this commitment, as provided in the Canon 1247 until this time is abolished or delivered.”
Liberation is a great step for Rohas, because observation Catholics should attend Sunday Mass and certain holy days of commitments, such as Halloween on November 1 and Christmas on December 25.
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Approximately 20% of adults in the US, or about 53 million, belong to the Catholic, reports the Pew Research Center.
Diocese of Hay Bernardine is one of the largest in the US and serve approximately 1.6 million Catholics in San Bernardine and Riverside in South California.
“By issuing this decree, I am guided by the mission of the Church for the care of the spiritual well -being of all the care, in particular those who face fear or difficulty,” Rohas wrote.
Rohas encouraged the diocese members to find alternative ways to “maintain their spiritual communication with Christ”, including through virtual masses when offered.
For decades, US presidents have traditionally restricted the powers of federal civil agencies Holding immigration Actions in sensitive places such as churches, hospitals and schools.
President Donald Trump recalled these restrictions on it First day in the office. Since then, federal immigration officials have detained people suspected of lying in schools and further Church grounds.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pointed to the decree to emphasize aggressive actions on the security of the Trump administration who have Included ice raids in shops and courts.
“Freedom of Religion? Not in America Donald Trump”, “” Newsom wrote on X. “Now people must choose between their faith and freedom.”
The White House did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for commentary or Newsom.
