The health and safety of the parish community at Saint Peter’s is our top priority. We are writing to inform you that a member of the St. Peter religious education community self-reported a positive test result for COVID-19. (The parents, students, teachers and staff with potential exposure have been notified)  We are handling this situation with the utmost seriousness.  At this time, it is important to listen to facts and not respond to fear or rumor. You are  encourage you to visit the CDC website www.CDC.Gov  for additional factual information and resources and the attached NYC DOH FAQ.

In response to this situation-and in consultation with the Archdiocese of New York- we are following protocols from the CDC, NYS DOH, and NYC DOH. We have contracted with qualified, licensed cleaning professionals who will conduct deep cleaning and sanitization of the Parish Center today following CDC Guidelines using approved disinfectants. 

NYC Department of Health has advised us: “Currently, there is generalized community transmission of COVID-19 in New York City, meaning there are cases that have no known link to travel or to another confirmed case. The school or workplace environment having a positive case does not put others at higher risk than anywhere else in the city, given that there is generalized transmission in the city.” 

 During times like this, the safety and well-being of our Catholic parish families and staff, as well as those in the broader community around us, are our primary concern.