![]() Medical exemptions are allowed if the proper form, written by the State of New Jersey and provided by the Catholic school, is completed, and authorized by an attending physician to the child. If there are concerns about specific vaccines, there are other manufacturing options available to address these concerns. The Holy Father and the USCCB have stated that there are no moral objections to receiving the complete required immunizations. ![]() The DCS has been clear and consistent in its refusal in allowing either of these two exemptions in the last three years. There have been three (3) types of “exemptions” requested of the schools regarding the vaccines.Ĭonscience and religious exemptions are not recognized by the Diocese of Trenton. By the way, when we are speaking about vaccines, it is NOT about the Covid vaccine, per se, but now is including all the required vaccines by the State of New Jersey Department of Health. Let me reiterate and expound on a few of the topics coming into the office most recently. As you know, I have responded to every one of the calls/emails personally and will continue to do so, with consistency being the name of the game in all my responses. I hope this helps you all understand the position of the Diocese of Trenton.Īs the new year commences, the DCS has received quite a few “vaccine questions” from our schools. I received this clarification from the Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Trenton regarding student immunizations/vaccines. Dear: Saint Mary School Family and Prospective Members,
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