“Since the [Aug. 24] announcement [to cancel the fall season], our school administrators have worked closely with senior leadership from the Office of Catholic Education and Faith in the Future to meticulously study pandemic metrics, guidelines, and school COVID profiles as part of our continuous assessment process. After carefully reviewing all possible factors, including the successful opening of our schools, we believe the environment has changed for the better over the past month,” Sister Maureen L. McDermott, superintendent of secondary schools, said in a statement.