Taylor Nichole Morris | Detroit Free Press

University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy canceled school Friday due to alleged threats made to several other metro Detroit Catholic schools Thursday, according to a statement from the principal, Anthony R. Trudel.

"Due to an implied threat, we are joining other Catholic Schools in the area over an abundance of caution to cancel school while we investigate," Trudel said in a statement. "Further information will be provided before Monday."

University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy

On Thursday, a threat involving a shooting rampage during Mass were made to three Catholic schools in metro Detroit: Two in Warren (De La Salle Collegiate and Regina High School) and one in Novi (Detroit Catholic Central).

It is not known if the three alleged threats are connected.

Brother Rice and Orchard Lake St. Mary's sent students home early in response to the threats to other schools, according to Detroitcatholic.com, a publication of the Archdiocese of Detroit.

"At a handful of our Catholic high schools this morning, online threats and messaging have prompted them to cancel classes," said Holly Fournier, a spokeswoman for the Archdiocese. "The vast majority of Catholic schools did not receive threats and are in session today. School staff are being vigilant, giving extra attention to behaviors and social media exchanges."

Andy Guest, head of school at Notre Dame Prep and Marist Academy in Pontiac, said his schools hadn't been threatened, but official said they were being extra cautious.

"We have been talking to local police authorities,” Guest said “But there have been no threats toward Notre Dame and therefore, we didn't see any reason to call off school."

He did say school officials planned to be extra cautious Friday evening, when the school would host a playoff football game and a musical theater production of The Little Mermaid.

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