Michael J. Deegan, superintendent of schools in the Archdiocese of New York, reflected on poignant examples of how well students across the archdiocese are coping at home amid the coronavirus pandemic that has closed their schools since March 16.
Referring to videos and social media posts showcasing the prayers of youngsters that have been sent to his office, Deegan said he has been deeply moved by “the child who stands in front of the crucifix” and says an Our Father dressed in his school uniform, then turns to the American flag and recites The Pledge of Allegiance, “or the child who knelt at their bed and said a ‘Hail Mary’ or an ‘Our Father’” before going to sleep.
“It’s gratifying to feel and to see that our Church, our faith, our prayer life continues even remotely through the vehicle of our Catholic schools,” Deegan said. The superintendent spoke with CNY in a phone interview March 27.
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