March 9, 2021: Bishop Ricken's General Directive Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines

As many of you know, questions continue to be raised regarding the reception of vaccines against COVID-19.  Recently, additional concerns have arisen regarding the new Johnson and Johnson vaccine and its connection to abortion.   In response, both the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) in Rome and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have addressed the matter of vaccines in recent months. 

While the Diocese of Green Bay does not advocate for the medical quality of any particular brand of vaccine, the following is provided as spiritual and pastoral guidance to the faithful.