Bishop David Zubik announced Friday that priests, deacons, everyone handling communion, servers, greeters, ushers, lectors and cantors must wear masks during the celebration of Mass until further notice, and everyone attending mass is encouraged to wear one as well, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Additionally, the presentation of the gifts and the practice of shaking hands as a sign of peace are suspended until further notice, according to a news release from the diocese.

Cindy Micco, communications director at All Saints Parish in Butler, said these practices have been on hold for some time at the five churches under the parish's umbrella.

Read more in Sunday's Butler Eagle.