Diocese of Palm Beach Catholic schools planning to make masks optional in fall Memo from diocese says masks would be 'highly recommended' under modified policy, barring 'unforeseen circumstances' Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Courtesy of Lauren Burke The entrance to St. Ann Catholic School remains closed for the summer, July 23, 2020, in downtown West Palm Beach, Fla. and last updated 2021-05-13 12:59:45-04 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â Teachers and students at Catholic schools in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast will be required to continue wearing masks through the end of the school year, but the Diocese of Palm Beach is planning to make them optional in the fall.