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A helpful addition

4.16.2008

I am just now beginning to read your recent report, Who Will Save America's Urban Catholic schools? I'm finding many of the ideas, results, and recommendations a great resource for us here at the Diocese of Allentown in Pennsylvania.

Over the next two years, our Bishop will begin closing and consolidating several of our elementary schools. Just last year we lost one of our high schools and now have only eight high schools left.

With more closings and consolidations approaching, I am looking for documents that will help me, the schools, diocesan officials, pastors, and all those involved to make these new consolidated schools stronger and healthier than those being shut down. Your report has been a great addition to the resources I've already found.

Sincerely,

Nicole Ferraro
School Marketing Coordinator
Diocese of Allentown

Tags: Pennsylvania
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