Chicago Catholics to be Asked for Vaccine Proof at Churches

6/3/21
 
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from Catholic Vote,
5/28/21:

The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Friday that some Catholics may now enter parish churches without wearing masks, but only if they show proof of full vaccination.

Parishes have the option to “allow fully vaccinated individuals to refrain from wearing masks,” read an official statement from the Archdiocese (emphasis theirs), “as long as they bring proof of vaccination and the parish’s greeter/hospitality team has the capacity to validate attendees’ vaccination status.”

A “picture of the vaccination card on the parishioner’s phone will suffice,” the Archdiocese stated.

The Archdiocese also permitted parishes to choose a second “option:”

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