The following is a press release from the Diocese of Lubbock: 

Most Rev. Robert Coerver, Bishop of Lubbock, issued a decree on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, announcing two weather-related weekend event changes for Catholics in the Diocese of Lubbock.

Bishop Coerver announced that due to the winter storm forecast for Friday and Saturday, and with safety in mind, Catholics residing and currently in the Diocese of Lubbock are no longer obligated to attend a Mass in celebration of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday evening or Saturday.

The decree includes a recommendation of praying the Rosary and—possibly—watching a livestream or broadcast of a Catholic Mass. Bishop Coerver also announced changes to the schedule of the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. The scheduled procession is canceled.

The scheduled Mass will be celebrated at Noon at Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th Street. Those who choose to attend—and can safely travel to the Cathedral—are still invited to attend.

(Press release from the Diocese of Lubbock)