July 13, 2015

Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Regarding Waldron Mercy Academy

“Schools describing themselves as Catholic take on the responsibility of teaching and witnessing the Catholic faith in a manner true to Catholic belief. There’s nothing complicated or controversial in this. It’s a simple matter of honesty.

I’m very grateful to the Religious Sisters of Mercy and to the principal and board members of Waldron Mercy for taking the steps to ensure that the Catholic faith is presented in a way fully in accord with the teaching of the Church. They’ve shown character and common sense at a moment when both seem to be uncommon.”

+Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Archbishop of Philadelphia

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