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1931 - 2021
Obituary
Bishop David Malloy advised priests of the Diocese of Rockford in a June 11 letter, that the dispensation from the obligation of attending Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation (per canons 85 and 87 in the Code of Canon Law of 1983) will be lifted July 1, 2021.
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Bishop David Malloy issued new ‘Back in His Presence’ guidelines for parishes as Illinois enters Phase 5 of reopening.
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On Saturday, June 5, at 11 a.m., Bishop David Malloy will ordain three men to the holy order of priesthood for the Diocese of Rockford.
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Deacon Robert Plazewski
ELGIN—Deacon Robert E. Plazewski, 83, of Elgin, Illinois, died on Saturday May 15, 2021, with his family around him.
He was born on March 19, 1938, to Helen (Grogan) and Edward Plazewski in Chicago.
After his discharge from the U.S. Air Force Veteran, he married his wife, Mary Jane, in 1964. They raised three children.
Deacon Plazewski was a life-long public servant, and retired owner of a delivery service.
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Bishop David Malloy tells priests in a new letter that “Registration is no longer required for Mass attendance."
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For the Fully Vaccinated
Bishop David Malloy tells priests in a new letter that “In accordance with the current guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State of Illinois, fully vaccinated laity and clergy are no longer required to wear masks or social distance. This applies to both sacramental and non-sacramental gatherings. “ Read the entire letter in English and Spanish
Back in His Presence Guidelines updated
As the State of Illinois moves into the Bridge Phase of its COVID-19 mitigation recommendations, the Diocese of Rockford has updated its guidance for parishes, schools and related activities.
See the new May 13, 2021 updates here.
