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6 Catholic elementary schools on LI slated to close

Parents of some Catholic school students are reeling tonight from the news that the Diocese of Rockville Centre is planning to shut down six elementary schools next June due to declining enrollment.

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Dec 7, 2011, 7:58 PM

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