Cardinal Dougherty High School News
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- Letters to the Editor: Archdiocese justified in closing two Philly high schools (The Hawk)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 12:51:27 am
To the Editor: I am compelled to respond in an effort to correct the inaccuracies in The Hawk editorial "Schools out Forever" in the Oct. 14 edition. The editorial falsely portrayed what was a difficult and comprehensively-studied decision by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to close Cardinal Dougherty High School and Northeast Catholic High School for Boys. - The Rev. John J. Shellem, 83, priest, librarian (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 02:31:00 pm
The Rev. John J. Shellem, 83, of Darby, pastor emeritus of St. Anastasia Church and former librarian at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, died of a heart attack Wednesday in Darby. - Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley ItemDatebook (Spring-Ford Reporter & Valley Item)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 03:57:38 pm
DateBook Notes - Dozens Rally Against Closing Dougherty (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
posted on October 19, 2009 at 04:40:01 pm
Dozens gather in Center City to rally against the closure of Cardinal Dougherty High School. - Rally to Save Cardinal Dougherty (NBC Philadelphia)
posted on October 19, 2009 at 01:36:18 pm
Alumni from Cardinal Dougherty High School rallied in front of the Archdiocese building on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. They're trying to keep the Catholic school from closing due to dwindling attendance. - Fighting To Keep Cardinal Dougherty Open (FOX 29 Philadelphia)
posted on October 18, 2009 at 12:10:00 am
Students and alumni are fighting to keep Cardinal Dougherty High School open. A week ago, the Archdiocese announced it is one of two catholic high schools scheduled to close. Protesters think they can get the board to change its mind. - The Bell Curve (Philadelphia City Paper)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 09:51:00 pm
0 The "Hipster Grifter" receives a nine-month jail sentence. This despite fervent online supporters who point out that the defendant is, in fact, a cute girl. - 2 The Archdiocese announces it will close Cardinal Dougherty High School. Sadly every attempt to protest has devolved into Eagles chants. + 1 Volunteers, including 25 members of the Philadelphia Panthers minor league football team, clean ... - School's out forever: Philly loses two Catholic high schools to budget woes (The Hawk)
posted on October 13, 2009 at 04:07:27 pm
On Friday, Oct. 9, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced the closing of two Catholic high schools. In June 2010, Cardinal Dougherty High School and Northeast Catholic High School for Boys will close their doors after decades of declining student populations. - Catholic high schools in Delco appear safe (Delaware County Times)
posted on October 12, 2009 at 06:53:17 am
As Philadelphia Catholics mourn the loss of two of their archdiocesan high schools due to declining enrollment, Delaware County’s three archdiocesan high schools appear secure for now. - At 50th, lasting ties and lessons in loss (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
posted on October 11, 2009 at 05:30:00 am
When the first graduating class of Cardinal Dougherty High School started planning its 50th reunion two years ago, they never imagined that three days before the big event the Archdiocese of Philadelphia would announce the end of their beloved alma mater.
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