Father Holland Catholic School to close

 " The decision to close a Catholic School is always a difficult one and even a painful decision for all those who love and support the school, "

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin said in a statement.
 A meeting will be held for the parents on Thursday March 26, 2015 at 7 pm at the school, 180 Sayles Ave. Pascoag, R.I." Every effort will be made to place students at other Catholic schools in the region," the Diocese said. " teachers and staff will be provided a priority hiring status at other Catholic schools throughout the State.
  The news was sent out Tuesday morning to the school's faculty and staff and by a letter format to the parents on Tuesday afternoon.
 This is a direct result of the rapid decline in the projected enrollment and the increased financial deficits," the Diocese said.
  53 years of operation in the village of Pascoag in the town of Burrillville, Rhode Island

                                     St. Joseph School  1962

                               Northwest Catholic School  1978

             Father Holland Catholic Elementary School 1993 to 2015