Bishop Alberto Rojas of the Diocese of San Bernardino granted a dispensation for parishioners advising them to stay home on Sundays amid fears of immigration enforcement sweeps. He stated that concerns about possible immigration actions create a 'grave inconvenience' that disrupts the spiritual welfare of church-goers. Instead of attending Mass, Rojas encouraged maintaining spiritual communion through prayer, such as praying the rosary or reading scripture. These immigration sweeps have significantly affected church attendance, with many individuals choosing to stay home out of fear.
Bishop Alberto Rojas of the Diocese of San Bernardino issued a decree allowing parishioners to stay home on Sundays due to fears of immigration enforcement. He emphasized that 'such fear constitutes a grave inconvenience that may impede the spiritual good of the faithful.'
Amid escalating federal immigration sweeps in Southern California, many church-goers have expressed fears about attending mass, leading to a significant decline in church attendance.
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