York Region Reopens

As of Monday, February 22, 2021, York Region will return to the Covid-19 Response Framework and will be placed in the Red (Control) Zone. In the Archdiocese of Toronto, York now joins Durham, Simcoe and Orangeville in this designation. A reminder that Red Zone restrictions for places of worship are as follows:

• 30% capacity (observing physical distancing) for liturgical/sacramental celebrations (Mass, Weddings, Funerals, Reconciliation). WorshipSafe guidelines must be followed.
• All other meetings should be held virtually wherever possible or postponed. Exceptions are essential services – Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, distribution of sack lunches for Out of the Cold, etc. These events should be limited to 10 people and must observe rigorous protocols – distancing, mask use, sanitization, etc.
• Parish offices at Phase 2 – limited operating hours (1-2 days max), only essential visitors (appt. only), work from home where possible, staff onsite 3 days per week maximum – refer to previous memos for additional details.