An Update on Wearing Masks from the Archdiocese of Chicago:
Beginning February 28, all archdiocesan parishes, churches, schools and offices will transition to mask-optional environments. For those wearing masks, which is strongly recommended again for indoor activities, N95 masks are highly effective at preventing transmission of COVID regardless of whether the wearer is around masked or unmasked individuals. However, we support everyone in whichever decision they make regarding the regular use of masks.

Masks may be required during periods of high community infection. We will continue to assess metrics and, based on infection levels, we may again require parishes, schools, offices and Religious Ed programs to temporarily require masks.