The school's president pointed that the purpose of flying the flags was 'to express support for making our communities more just and inclusive.'
announced on Thursday
Pictured above, a progress pride flag and a Black Lives Matter flag are displayed outside a church on June 13, 2021, in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City.
"These flags simply state that all are welcome at Nativity and this value of inclusion is rooted in Catholic teaching," he said.that"the Bishop has been asking the school to use alternative symbols to support the students feeling that they are respected and loved since March when he was first made aware of the flags."
Nativity is stronger than ever because of the understanding and support of its amazing community members, benefactors and—most of all—students and their families.The Nativity School plans to appeal the Diocese's decision and will continue flying the BLM and Pride flags, according the school's statement.
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