TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC Dress Code

"Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. Blessed are they that search his testimonies that seek him with their whole heart." [Psalm 118]

"A woman shall not be clothed with man’s apparel, neither shall a man use woman's apparel: for he is abominable before God that doeth these things." 

[Deuteronomy 22: 5] 

Modest and appropriate attire at the Holy Latin Mass is a sign of respect for Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament and of fraternal charity toward our neighbor. Therefore, please observe the following rules for clothing:

• Women and girls must have their heads covered. (Chapel veils or mantillas are available in the vestibule.)
• Women and girls must wear dresses or skirts that cover the knees when sitting or standing, and preferably near the ankles. No slacks or pant suits. Shorts, and sleeveless or low-cut tops and dresses and revealing and tight-fitting clothing are forbidden.

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• Men and boys: Preferably, coat and tie, slacks or pants, and long sleeve shirt with shirttail tucked in; and no shorts. 
• Jeans and athletic shoes and other forms of casual dress are inappropriate for Sunday Mass and for Masses on Holy Days of Obligation. Please wear your “Sunday best” when you come to Church on these days.

• If you unfortunately have any tattoos or facial piercings, please cover tattoos and remove facial piercings.

"You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh, for the dead; neither shall you make in yourselves any figures or marks. I am the Lord." [Leviticus 19: 28]

A Respectful Silence

Please follow the custom of maintaining silence in Church before, during and after Holy Mass. This is a sign of reverence in the presence of God and demonstrates your spirit of consideration toward those who wish to pray in silence.