While Dubbo churches will be allowed to host more than 50 people from Wednesday, it doesn't automatically mean they'll get to host larger crowds.
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From July 1, the NSW Government will ease its capped limit on parishioners in places of worship, however, social distancing will still have to be observed.
That means many churches will not be allowed more than 50, in fact some have not been able to reach that limit because of social distancing rules.
Catholic Diocese Bishop Michael McKenna said some churches will benefit from eased restrictions, while some won't.
Those people are glad to be together but it doesn't feel normal for sure.
- Anglican Diocese Bishop Mark Calder
"We've obviously got some big churches like Dubbo and some very small ones like Mullion Creek and each of them, depending on how big they are, will be able to have more or less people," he said.
Anglican Diocese Bishop Mark Calder said churches are limited in other things it can do.
"The social distancing by four metres square is the most limiting factor," he said.
"As well, we can't sing, which is a bit bizarre and sad. We're also not doing morning tea.
"Those people are glad to be together but it doesn't feel normal for sure."
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