Friday, January 18, 2008

13 Catholic Schools Closing: Day One Coverage

Read and watch coverage from Bishop Clark's announcement that 13 of 24 Monroe County Catholic Schools will close come June.

News 10 NBC Coverage

Democrat and Chronicle: Bishop Announces Closures
Democrat and Chronicle: Closings Video

WHAM-13: Parents React to Closings (Video)
WHAM-13: Solutions for Displaced Catholic Schools Students
WHAM-13: Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy Expresses Sadness About Closings

WROC/WUHF: One-on-One Interview with Bishop Matthew Clark
(direct video link)
WROC/WUHF: State of Catholic Schools in New York
WROC/WUHF: 13 Catholic Schools to Close
WROC/WUHF: Rochester Mayor Saddened by School Closings
WROC/WUHF: Parents in Disbelief Over School Closings
WROC/WUHF: Schools Welcoming Families Affected by Closures
WROC/WUHF: Wegmans Reacts to School Closings
WROC/WUHF: Bishop Chokes Back Tears as He Announces School Closings
WROC/WUHF: Mercy High Prepares to Add New Grades

Catholic Courier: Bishop Announces School Restructuring
Catholic Courier: Bishop Discussed School Trends, Challenges
Catholic Courier: Tuition Cut Aimed at Reversing Enrollment Decline
Catholic Courier: Bishop Hopes to Strengthen WIN Program
Catholic Courier: List of Schools Slated for Closing
Catholic Courier: Task Force Member List (note the Sept. 5 date of the first meeting)
Catholic Courier: Schools Outside Monroe County Unaffected
Catholic Courier: Diocese Offers to Help Displaced Workers
Catholic Courier: Affiliated Schools Plan for More Students
Catholic Courier: Technology Will be Strength of Remaining Schools
Catholic Courier: A History of Catholic Education in Rochester
Catholic Courier: Neighboring Dioceses Share Catholic School Concerns
Catholic Courier: Local, National Experts Extol Importance of Catholic Education

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