Three Catholic schools in south Sacramento will merge into one at the end of the school year, the Diocese of Sacramento announced. The news left some parents concerned on Friday about the impact the closures would have on their children and with questions about where their students would attend school.”This community’s all she knows,” said Claudia Mena, whose daughter attends St. Patrick Academy. “She was expecting to graduate from Saint Patrick, staying with her community. I think that she’s the one that’s taking it the hardest.”St. Charles Borromeo School, St. Patrick Academy, and St. Robert School will transition into one regional Catholic school starting this summer located at the current St. Robert School campus. The new school year at the new school will begin August 12. Officials said registration for a spot in the new school will begin in late February. The Diocese of Sacramento cited declining enrollment and rising operational costs as reasons behind the decision. Bishop Jaime Soto addressed school families in a message posted on the diocese’s YouTube account.”After much prayer, reflection, and careful discernment, the decision has been made to unite the three communities into one new regional Catholic school located at the current and Saint Robert School campus. Beginning next school year,” Soto said. Soto goes on to say that he knows the news will be emotional for many to hear.“I know that your schools are more than places of learning. They are places where faith is formed. Friendships are built, and where children and families grow together,” he says in the recorded message. “Change is never easy, especially when it touches our children and our faith communities. But as people of faith, we trust that God walks with us even in moments of uncertainty.Aldo Gentil, whose son attends St. Charles Borromeo School, said the news took him and other parents by surprise. “The biggest concern, for me, would be the stability on the kids. Not just my kid, but the kids overall,” he said. “It’s just going to be a lot on them. Trying to find new friends, trying to — it’s just a lot.”The Diocese of Sacramento has established a “representative transition committee” for parents to join as the schools transition to a single institution and said community listening sessions will be held in the coming weeks.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Three Catholic schools in south Sacramento will merge into one at the end of the school year, the Diocese of Sacramento announced. The news left some parents concerned on Friday about the impact the closures would have on their children and with questions about where their students would attend school.
“This community’s all she knows,” said Claudia Mena, whose daughter attends St. Patrick Academy. “She was expecting to graduate from Saint Patrick, staying with her community. I think that she’s the one that’s taking it the hardest.”
St. Charles Borromeo School, St. Patrick Academy, and St. Robert School will transition into one regional Catholic school starting this summer located at the current St. Robert School campus.
The new school year at the new school will begin August 12. Officials said registration for a spot in the new school will begin in late February.
The Diocese of Sacramento cited declining enrollment and rising operational costs as reasons behind the decision.
Bishop Jaime Soto addressed school families in a message posted on the diocese’s YouTube account.
“After much prayer, reflection, and careful discernment, the decision has been made to unite the three communities into one new regional Catholic school located at the current and Saint Robert School campus. Beginning next school year,” Soto said.
Soto goes on to say that he knows the news will be emotional for many to hear.
“I know that your schools are more than places of learning. They are places where faith is formed. Friendships are built, and where children and families grow together,” he says in the recorded message. “Change is never easy, especially when it touches our children and our faith communities. But as people of faith, we trust that God walks with us even in moments of uncertainty.
Aldo Gentil, whose son attends St. Charles Borromeo School, said the news took him and other parents by surprise.
“The biggest concern, for me, would be the stability on the kids. Not just my kid, but the kids overall,” he said. “It’s just going to be a lot on them. Trying to find new friends, trying to — it’s just a lot.”
The Diocese of Sacramento has established a “representative transition committee” for parents to join as the schools transition to a single institution and said community listening sessions will be held in the coming weeks.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel