Just days after announcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private and religious schools, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a sweeping new mandate covering private businesses in New York City.
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Questions Loom Over Vaccine Mandate For Diocesan Schools: ‘Will We Be Shut Down?’
Officials in the Diocese of Brooklyn reacted with concern and confusion over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private and religious schools imposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Diocese of Brooklyn Officials Oppose de Blasio’s New School Vaccine Mandate
Education officials in the Diocese of Brooklyn came out in opposition to a school vaccine mandate for private and religious schools announced late Thursday by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Colin Powell Is Remembered for the Priority he Put on Education, Hard Work, Goals
Colin Powell once visited a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Washington to encourage students there to appreciate the Catholic education they are receiving, to dream big and to work hard to achieve those dreams.
Cardinal Burke Continues to Recover, Urges Catholics to Pray Rosary Daily
Cardinal Raymond L. Burke said his recovery from COVID-19 is continuing with the help of physical therapy and he is now able to celebrate daily Mass.
Pope Francis Launches Weekend Twitter Rampage as a ‘Pest’ for the Poor
Over the weekend Pope Francis issued a barrage of tweets outlining his vision for a post-COVID world, pushing for an adaptation of current socio-economic models so they prioritize the poor and are based on a mentality of solidarity rather than profit.
Vatican Employees Without COVID Green Pass Risk Not Getting Paid
The Vatican is doubling down on its decision to mandate that everyone who enters Vatican City has a pass showing they have either been fully vaccinated, tested negative, or have recently recovered from COVID-19, a decision first announced last week.
Cardinal Burke Says Recovery From COVID-19 Will Take Several More Weeks
Cardinal Raymond L. Burke said he is continuing steady progress in his recovery from COVID-19, but explained that it is slow going in a letter to supporters and friends.
Identification of Painting as 17th-Century Masterwork Brings Joy to Parish
A parish in a neighborhood that once had the highest concentration of COVID-19 cases in the country has found new joy in the discovery that a familiar painting over the transept doorway of its church is a 17th-century masterpiece.
Catholics Lead Way in Vaccination Rate Among Religious Groups
Catholics’ rate of vaccinations against COVID-19 stands at 82%, outpacing vaccinations among other groups, according to a nationwide study conducted by the Pew Research Center.