The statement said that the archdiocese will welcome any families affected by the closures into nearby Catholic schools. Financial support such as scholarships and financial aid will be available for those affected families as well.
The schools that will not reopen are Academy of St. Paul and St. Ann in Manhattan; Ascension School in Manhattan; Guardian Angel School in Manhattan; Holy Family School in the Bronx; Immaculate Conception School in Manhattan; Immaculate Conception School in the Bronx; Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs in Manhattan; Santa Maria School in the Bronx; St. Angela Merici School in the Bronx; St. Brendan School in the Bronx; St. Christopher School in Staten Island; and St. Margaret Mary School in the Bronx.
The statement noted that there are two schools named Immaculate Conception in the Bronx and that the one on 151st Street is not closing.
The archdiocese said St. Francis Xavier and St. Clare of Assisi in the Bronx will merge, as will St. Gabriel School and St. Margaret of Cortona in the Bronx.
Most Precious Blood School in Walden, St. James the Apostle in Carmel, and St. Columbanus in Cortlandt Manor — all north/northwest of New York City — will eliminate their sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, according to the archdiocese.
The archdiocese said it will work with families to answer any questions they may have about concerns of enrollment, transportation, or tuition. Updates will appear on this page.