Diocese of Syracuse lifting mask, social distancing requirements for vaccinated parishioners The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse is following the state’s lead in removing mask and social distancing requirements for fully vaccinated people at Mass celebrations. Posted: May 21, 2021 1:24 PM Posted By: WKTV SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse is following the state’s lead in removing mask and social distancing requirements for fully vaccinated people at Mass celebrations. The Most Rev. Douglas J. Lucia issued a letter about the updated protocols on Friday, and announced the dispensation from Sunday Mass would be lifted starting Sunday, June 6.