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That's one nice bit of property, almost 100 acres with much of it not much different than when Sisters of Mercy founded the school one hundred years ago.
I'm surprised that there isn't a way to go co-ed or for the school to go the independent Catholic school route in the future, like the example in the article.
I'm surprised that there isn't a way to go co-ed or for the school to go the independent Catholic school route in the future, like the example in the article.
In common with many other orders Sisters of Mercy are seeing dwindling numbers. OTOH many of the schools and other institutions they own/run are costly and powers that be simply feel it's best to move on.
That being said where student numbers are strong schools run by Sisters of Mercy as with other orders have no problems not only remaining open, but expanding as well.
I'm surprised that there isn't a way to go co-ed or for the school to go the independent Catholic school route in the future, like the example in the article.
Well there's usually always a "way", but then again some orders still cling to old ways. Brothers for boys and Sisters for girls, that is same sex education.
From the letter the Sisters sent to the preservation committee:
You know that we have other ministries on the campus of OLMA. And, while we have not completed an assessment for the potential uses of the OLMA-portion of our property, know that it will not include a school. Thus, any potential for a new school should be planned with the knowledge that the Sisters of Mercy property is not an option for running such an establishment.
ie - they ain't selling, and they ain't putting another school on the property (the preservation committee had floated the idea of a Diocesan takeover).
It is very very sad and it is because there are not many Christins in long island? What will happen to the students and where will they go. It could have been saved if they did do voutures like other places?
It is very very sad and it is because there are not many Christins in long island? What will happen to the students and where will they go. It could have been saved if they did do voutures like other places?
you obviously dont live here. there are christians everywhere. its the cost that is prohibitive
you obviously dont live here. there are christians everywhere. its the cost that is prohibitive
Yep, there aren't that many teaching nuns left and they have to hire lay teachers.....y'know, the ones who want vacation pay, benefits, workers' comp, a livable wage and other unholy demands...... That costs.
Apparently the enrollment absolutely plummeted the last four years or so. Local density for families who want (and can afford) to send their daughters to the all-girls Catholic school is now very very low.
At the same time one has to wonder if it would have thrived if it had the academic reputation of (all boys, much larger, very successful) Chaminade.
In any case (the all-girls and Catholic) Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead is still doing well.
The familys dont want to send the girls because many cant afford it and it is too expensive and its why they should get voutures. Probably many of them dont do also because there are not many christians there and values. There are more christens in hempsted maybe?
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