US EditionCatholic Church cleared to hold Mass at Alligator Alcatraz after months of waiting
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUG 4 – The Archdiocese of Miami will hold two regular Masses for detainees and staff at Alligator Alcatraz, a facility set to expand from 3,000 to 5,000 detainees, officials said.
- On Aug. 2, the Archdiocese of Miami celebrated its first Mass at Alligator Alcatraz after months of dialogue among Florida’s Catholic bishops and correctional authorities.
- After months of negotiations among church and correctional officials, jurisdictional disputes between Florida’s Catholic bishops, archdiocesan leadership, the Florida state government, and federal government were resolved.
- With a current capacity of 3,000 and planned expansion to 5,000, Alligator Alcatraz features rows of bunk beds in chain-link fencing units, drawing criticism.
- Now Catholic chaplains and pastoral ministers have full access to offer two liturgical Masses, supported by effective organization and coordination, according to the Archdiocese of Miami.
- This past week the archdiocese noted that regular liturgical celebrations will continue following facility guidelines and clergy availability, despite strict security protocols.
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