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The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced the closure of St. Irenaeus Catholic Elementary School in Oakmont.
Declining enrollment was cited for the June closure, which will impact 44 students in grades K-8. The preschool program will continue.
Father George Dalton, administrator of St. Irenaeus Parish, was given permission from Bishop David Zubik to make the change.
"St. Irenaeus School has provided a quality, faith-centered education for thousands of students over the past 88 years. Unfortunately, the considerable decline in enrollment, coupled with increased financial difficulties in operating a smaller school, has resulted in the need to close the K-8 program,” said Dr. Michael Latusek, diocesan superintendent for Catholic schools. "We will be facilitating meetings of parents with principals from nearby Catholic elementary schools to assure them of opportunities to continue a Catholic education for their children."
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