City and County to allow 25 percent capacity in churches

City of Madison and Dane County officials have modified their public health order to allow churches to have up to 25 percent of their capacity. Following is a statement from Bishop Donald Hying of Madison regarding today's decision: "We are pleased that the County and the City have ended the unequal 50-person cap on religious gatherings. As bishop, it is my duty to ensure that Sunday Mass be available as widely as possible to the Catholic faithful, while following best practices when it comes to public health. Indeed, in a time of deep division, it is more important than ever for the Church to provide solace and comfort to all, in the great tradition of American religious freedom. We look forward to working together with the County and City to continue the reopening process in a safe, cooperative, and responsible manner."