Superintendent of Schools Issues Statement Update Relating to Mask Mandates at Catholic Schools

The Office of the Superintendent of Schools in the Archdiocese of New York released the following statement today to our Catholic School Communities:

As you are likely aware, the CDC issued national guidance on mask wearing in schools. The Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York are legally obligated to continue to follow New York State and New York City mask mandates. We urge NYS and NYC to provide updated directives immediately reflecting the changes from the CDC issued today. As soon as the Governor lifts the mask mandate for schools, we will follow those new directives immediately.

We are keenly aware of our parents’ concerns, frustrations and disappointments surrounding this issue. We share many of these concerns. We have and will continue to advocate on behalf of our Catholic school communities to our elected officials. We encourage you to do the same.

The Office of the Superintendent of Schools