Catholic Courier: Holy Family School Helped Inner-City Kids Thrive

Here's another bittersweet story from the Catholic Courier on the school closings. This time, Holy Family is profiled.

For the more than 100 Holy Family School students playing kickball, relay games and Frisbee at the Campbell Street Community Center June 11, it was just like every annual end-of-the-year field day.

"We're celebrating our time together and all that we've enjoyed over the year," noted Principal Mary Ellen Wagner.

Smiles abounded as the students relished being outside in the sunshine and playing with friends. Yet it was a bittersweet celebration, parents and students in attendance noted, as the event also marked the final field day for Holy Family. The school, now more than 140 years old, will close at month's end, along with 12 other diocesan-operated Catholic schools in Monroe County.