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The Baton Rouge diocese suspends Sunday Mass requirement due to immigration raid fears, allowing worship at home.
The Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge has temporarily waived the Sunday Mass obligation for parishioners fearing immigration enforcement actions in south Louisiana, including raids by up to 250 Border Patrol agents.
Bishop Michael Duca cited legitimate fears among immigrant families, refugees, and Hispanic Catholics that make attending Mass untenable.
The dispensation, effective until safety is restored, allows affected individuals to fulfill their spiritual duties at home through prayer, daily readings, or the Rosary.
The diocese emphasized the importance of maintaining faith during Advent while calling for a balance between national security and human dignity.
La diócesis de Baton Rouge suspende el requisito de misa dominical debido al temor a las redadas de inmigración, permitiendo el culto en el hogar.