Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York, issued the following statement on the Passing of a Regis High School Student:
On behalf of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York, I join the Regis High School community in mourning the tragic loss of one of their students. Our hearts are united in prayer for his family, classmates, teachers, and all who are grieving this profound loss. May our loving Lord welcome him into eternal rest and grant his family strength, comfort, and peace.
During this difficult time, school counselors remain available to offer support as needed. I encourage any young person who may be struggling to reach out to a trusted adult and to rely on the care of those around them.
In moments of great sorrow, we turn to our faith and to one another. I ask the Catholic school community to join me in holding the Regis High School community close in prayer. May they feel the compassion of our wider community and the peace of Christ as they mourn.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed
rest in peace. Amen