By Kathleen Parker (Originally published in the The Washington Post on 6/12/20, reprinted by permission of the author) Among the many consequences of our covid-19 economy is the likely closing of dozens of Catholic schools that serve minority students in vulnerable, underserved communities. The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) estimates that at least 100 such…

These are unique times! The ripple effects of the COVID 19 pandemic are being felt in nearly every facet of our lives.
I’d like to share with you what is happening in our Catholic elementary and high schools. Under the strength and steady leadership of the Department of Catholic Schools, our teachers continue to work full time to engage our elementary and high school students through on-line or distance learning.