In accord with Diocesan and parish directives based on sound CDC and liturgical protocols the following is in place in our parishes:

1. Face masks are to be worn by all [except very young children and those unable to wear a face mask] in all parish facilities and at parish cemeteries for all gatherings and liturgical celebrations as well as maintaining at least a 6’ physical [social] distance from other persons who do not live in your house.
2. The parish offices are closed to the public.  Please call ahead before coming to the office to meet with staff.
3. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is by appointment only as our Reconciliation Rooms do not permit enough space for proper social/physical distancing and sanitizing.  Proper spaces are being considered in order to resume regular opportunities.
4. At IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: the IC Guild Funeral Committee voted on 9 July 2020 to suspend all funeral luncheons in the parish hall of Immaculate Conception until further notice due to the limited seating [seating capacity is 48] that is available during this pandemic time, the logistic issues, and the older volunteers who normally have to serve these meals.
5. Attendance is being taken at liturgies and other gatherings incase there is an outbreak in our community so we can provide the list of those present to our local public health department so contract tracing may be done to locate and notify persons who may have been exposed to the virus.
6. Communion to the homebound is available upon request and will be conducted with Diocesan protocols.
7. Pastoral visits to residents at nursing homes or assisted living facilities and patients at hospitals are limited to end of life and in accord with the facility's protocols.  Prayers for the Dying can be provided to family members or care providers upon request from the pastor.
8. The church buildings remain locked except for the half hour before the public celebration of Mass and the two [2] hours of private prayer time after Daily Masses.

1. The use of cantors is prohibited with the exception of the liturgies on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
2. No singing of Mass parts.
3. Recorded music is not allowed during liturgies.
4. NO congregational singing.
5. Instrumental music is allowed during liturgies.
6. The duration of our liturgies should not exceed 30 minutes when at all possible.

1. Private meetings with one or two people
2. Drive through fund raisers, dinners, sold products, food pantry services, etc.
3. There is no change to the current attendance and scheduling protocols for the following: weekend/weekday Masses, Sacrament of Reconciliation, weddings, funerals, adoration, other Sacraments

updated 12/10/2020

This page provides information about how our parishes and the Diocese of Sioux City has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic since 13 March 2020.

The obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Day Masses will continue to be dispensed for all Catholics of the DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY until further notice. Bishop Nickless

If you wish to attend a Sunday Mass, please make a reservation by clicking on "Mass Attendance Reservations" under the LITURGY menu above or visiting: https://cherokeecountycatholics.org/mass-attendance-reservations

The Masses on Saturday afternoon and Tuesday and Thursday mornings are broadcast live on the home page via Fr. Mark's YouTube Channel.