With numerous closures, Catholic schools are also victims of the pandemic, and school administrators are working on the challenges of keeping other schools open and operating.

I am a gay teacher in a Catholic high school. And I see hope in the Archdiocese of Seattle.

The short answer is: it is unlikely.

Most of the closures are occurring at the elementary level, but also on the list are a number of venerable and beloved high schools including some that produced some famous alumni.

I am a black priest in a predominantly white, rural parish. Answering this question is more urgent than ever.

Disallowing emergency aid to one part of an affected community and allowing it for another runs contrary to long-held social policy, Catholic education advocates said.