Bishop Robert P. Deeley of Portland, Maine gives the homily during the ordination of new deacons from the Pontifical North American College in St. Peter's Basilica, Oct. 3, 2019.

Daniel Ibanez
Bishop Robert P. Deeley of Portland, Maine gives the homily during the ordination of new deacons from the Pontifical North American College in St. Peter's Basilica, Oct. 3, 2019.

Bishop Deeley said the ongoing restrictions are “not right,” particularly in the penitential season of Lent.