💨 Abstract

Bishop Alberto Rojas of the San Bernardino diocese has excused parishioners from attending weekly Mass due to fears of immigration detentions. This dispensation, typically reserved for extreme circumstances, aims to support immigrant communities who are afraid of being apprehended. Rojas, an immigrant himself, has been a vocal advocate for immigrants and has criticized federal tactics that create fear and anxiety. The diocese serves over 1.5 million Catholics in predominantly Latino counties.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff