Dear Editor: Hope springs eternal, but frankly, I am not surprised that the school tax credit was again denied in Albany. This case is hopeless because we have a liberal government which legalized same-sex marriage and is more interested in forcing the acceptance of the homosexual lifestyle on everybody than the religious and moral education of our children.
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Catholic Schools, Students Lose Again
Last week’s decision by the New York State Legislature not to include the proposed Education Tax Credit in the state budget was a blow to Catholic schools in New York. It’s likely that more schools will have to close. It’s definite that fewer students will be offered scholarship money.
Albany Bishop Gives Failing Mark to Critics of Education Proposal
ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) – Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of Albany said opponents of a tax credit measure to support parental choice in education is being falsely characterized as a “scheme to benefit the rich.”
A Gentleman Educator
Dear Editor: Thank you for the informative death notice about Dr. Robert Muccigrosso (May 23). I wish to shed some light on Robert Muccigrosso, the man. Bob, as the assistant principal at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, hired me to teach at the school in August of 1973. That began 42 years of mentorship and great friendship.
Queens Schools Sweep Oratorical Contest
The Diocesan Oratorical Contest, sponsored by the Office of the Superintendent ~ Catholic School Support Services, was held at Our Lady of Mercy Academy.
‘Angels’ Provide Education Scholarships
Futures in Education hosted its annual golf outing, which raised over $300,000 for scholarships.
Push Is On for Education Tax Credits
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Msgr. Kieran E. Harrington and several New York bishops and representatives from the states’ dioceses met with Governor Andrew Cuomo on June 1 to encourage them to pass a bill that would be key for the future of Catholic schools and other religious and independent schools in the state.
Help Save Our Schools
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, The Education Tax Credit bill is an idea whose time has come. For years, I have been a supporter along with Timothy Cardinal Dolan and the rest of the diocesan bishops across New York. The bill also counts as supporters Governor Andrew Cuomo and a majority of legislators in the State Senate and State Assembly.
Choice in Education
There is a full court press on to gain passage of the Education Tax Credit proposal in Albany. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has thrown the full weight of his office behind it in spite of Democratic Party opposition in the Assembly.
Aggressive Support From Diocese
For the past few years, the Diocese of Brooklyn has been working with the other Catholic dioceses in New York State, as well as Jewish and Protestant leaders, to build support for the Education Investment Tax Credit (A2551). Here are some of the diocese’s efforts thus far in 2015: • Futures in Education, the foundation […]