In focus: Suspect charged in bishop’s murder, bishops oppose Florida governor on death penalty, New York Archdiocese to close schools
Nation/World news briefs: Feb. 27, 2023
Bishops to Congress: Help Black families meet children’s educational needs
Chairmen of three U.S. bishops’ committees asked for Congress to designate emergency funding for direct scholarship aid to low- and middle-income families with children in Catholic schools and other nonpublic schools.
New York Archdiocese closes 20 schools; six more close in Brooklyn Diocese
Due to the financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic dioceses are being forced to close many Catholic schools.