California bishop suspends Mass obligation due to immigration fears

13 articles, oldest first.

1. Foxla

   California bishop lifts Sunday mass obligation amid rise in ICE raids ↗ (opens Foxla)

   Published Jul 8, 2025

   Foxla's feed description

   This decree allows those genuinely fearing immigration actions to fulfill their spiritual duties through alternative means like personal prayer or online masses.

2. NBC 6 South Florida

   California bishop suspends Mass obligation due to immigration fears ↗ (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

   Published Jul 9, 2025

   Same headline from 8 more outlets

   NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

   San Bernardino Bishop Alberto Rojas, who leads more than 1.5 million Catholics in Southern California, has formally excused parishioners.

3. The Guardian

   California bishop excuses weekly mass obligation amid immigration raids ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Jul 9, 2025

   The Guardian's feed description

   Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino made the call as fear grips community after detentions on two properties in diocese

4. NBC News

   Southern California bishop suspends Mass obligation due to immigration fears ↗ (opens NBC News)

   Published Jul 9, 2025

   NBC News's feed description

   San Bernardino Bishop Alberto Rojas has formally excused parishioners from their weekly obligation to attend Mass following immigration detentions on two parish properties in the diocese.

5. Fox News

   Trump's immigration crackdown prompts California bishop to excuse Catholics from Sunday mass ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Jul 9, 2025

   Fox News's feed description

   Southern California bishop Alberto Rojas issues rare dispensation excusing Catholics from Sunday Mass attendance due to fears of immigration raids under the Trump administration.

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