Bishop Duca dispenses with Sunday Mass obligation

Bishop Michael G. Duca of Baton Rouge issued the following statement Aug. 27:

In anticipation of the approach of Hurricane Ida, the faithful of the Diocese of Baton Rouge are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass this weekend, August 28-29, 2021.  The entirety of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is under a hurricane warning with conditions expected to deteriorate beginning Saturday afternoon.