"A grave reason excuses from a grave obligation": Archdiocesan statement on Mass attendance and inclement weather

Attending Mass in Inclement Weather

December 18, 2009

With inclement weather predicted for the next couple of days, we wish to remind the faithful that dangerous travel/road conditions are legitimate excuses from fulfilling the Sunday obligation to attend Mass. Those who cannot safely attend Mass in person are encouraged to watch the Sunday TV Mass, which airs at 10:30 a.m. on CW50. Click here for details and the exact channel in your area.

The preceding is posted on the Archdiocesan of Washington website.