'As a Catholic educational institution that seeks to form Women of Faith and Integrity, we view racism as a mortal sin,' the school said in a statement responding to the video.
The school also says the issue is being investigated, and the students involved will be disciplined in accordance with the school handbook.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia also released a statement, saying, "Earlier this afternoon, it came to the attention of Saint Hubert School administration that a handful of its students posted images and videos on a social media platform of a racially charged nature. Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia seek to form young men and women of character. We view racism as a mortal sin.
Northeast Philadelphia Catholic school responding to controversy after students were recorded using racist language The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is dealing with controversy after students from St. Hubert were seen on video using racist language. FOX 29's Shayna Ferreira has the story.
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