NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — The Archdiocese of New York announced Thursday that 20 Catholic schools will not reopen and three other schools will merge due to low enrollment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The archdiocese said it has seen a significantly low rate of re-registration for the fall because of ongoing health concerns and mass unemployment which has resulted in families being unable to pay tuition.
The cancellation of masses has also hurt the archdiocese's ability to support schools.
“Children are always the most innocent victims of any crisis, and this COVID-19 pandemic is no exception,” said Timothy Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York. “Too many have lost parents and grandparents to this insidious virus, and now thousands will not see their beloved school again. I’ve kept a hopeful eye on our schools throughout this saga and my prayers are with all of the children and their families who will be affected by this sad news. Given the devastation of this pandemic, I’m grateful more schools didn’t meet this fate, and that Catholic schools nearby are ready to welcome all the kids.”
The decision to shutter the schools will impact about 2,500 students and 350 staff.
“The reality of these schools being lost is painful, and it was only accepted reluctantly after a detailed study was conducted of their respective fiscal standing in the wake of the coronaviruspublic health crisis,” said Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan. “I have been a Catholic school educator for more than 40 years, and could never have imagined the grave impact this pandemic has had on our schools. If more assistance is not forthcoming in the longed for HEROES Act now before Congress, I am afraid even more might close. This is a very sad day for everyone in the extended Catholic school community. I send my love and prayers to the families, teachers, principals and staff of the affectedschools.”
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This is what happens when the Catholic Church gets involved in politics instead of taking care of itself. The priest's tell us to vote for democrats every Election. Right from the alter every Sunday. Vote for the one's who go against everything the church believes. Abortion. Late term abortion. Selling of aborted baby parts. Allowing millions of illegal immigrants to vote and become citizens. Give illegal immigrants healthcare. The Catholic Church should begin to get back to what they do best. RELIGION. Politics isn't their forte obviously. Democrats have proven they will DESTROY EVERYTHING to get power.
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ReplyDeleteYou forgot about allowing queers to get married. Banning religion from schools, public buildings etc.
The church is running away from the devil instead of fighting.
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