‘Significant financial strain’ to force closure of Catonsville Catholic school
In a statement from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, officials cited declining enrollment and “significant financial strain on both the school and parish” for the shuttering of the Catonsville school. It currently has 171 students enrolled.
“With enrollment down 25% over the past several years and with increasing needs and expenses, St. Agnes Catholic School cannot meet its operational expenses nor continue, in the long run, to meet the needs of our students and families,” the statement read.
Christian Kendzierski, spokesperson of the archdiocese, said parents and staff were informed Monday of the decision not to open for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has been closing parishes in the city and county throughout the winter. St. Pius X in Towson recently held its last Christmas mass. However, St. Agnes’ shutdown is not part of a trend, according to Kendzierski, and there are no other Catholic school closures planned.
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In a statement from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, officials cited declining enrollment and “significant financial strain on both the school and parish” for the shuttering of the Catonsville school. It currently has 171 students enrolled.
“With enrollment down 25% over the past several years and with increasing needs and expenses, St. Agnes Catholic School cannot meet its operational expenses nor continue, in the long run, to meet the needs of our students and families,” the statement read.
Christian Kendzierski, spokesperson of the archdiocese, said parents and staff were informed Monday of the decision not to open for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has been closing parishes in the city and county throughout the winter. St. Pius X in Towson recently held its last Christmas mass. However, St. Agnes’ shutdown is not part of a trend, according to Kendzierski, and there are no other Catholic school closures planned.
https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/educa...SWUUY4RRY/
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