The Board of Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will host an "open forum" for parents, teachers, and interested members of the Montgomery County community on

Tuesday, March 14, 2000
7:30 p.m.
St. Pius X Catholic High School
844 N. Keim Street
Pottstown, PA

The Archdiocesan Board of Education Strategic Planning Committee has recently completed a study of the growth areas of the Archdiocese. Using Archdiocesan and Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission demographic data, the committee has identified high growth areas in the Bucks and Montgomery counties, particularly near St. Pius X Catholic High School and surrounding areas. The demographic data indicates that the northwestern region of Montgomery County projects strong population growth by the Year 2020. St. Pius X Catholic High School is at capacity, and is not equipped to handle the current and projected growth in this area. This area currently has a lack of coverage with regard to Catholic secondary education.

The purpose of the forum is to present an overview of the options available and to give members of the community the opportunity to voice their concerns, ask questions, and give input regarding future planning. The format of the meetings includes introductions by Monsignor Philip J. Cribben, Secretary of Catholic Education, and Mr. Salvatore DiNenna, President of St. Pius X High School; and an overview of the options by Mr. Gerald Parsons, member of the School Board; and questions and comment from the audience.

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Contact
Marie Kelly
Associate Director
215-587-3747