Rochester mayor "saddened" by Catholic school closings
By: WROC-TV
Updated: January 18, 2008
Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy released this statement late Friday afternoon about the decision to close 13 Catholic schools in Monroe County.
"As a product of a Catholic education in Rochester, I am saddened by today's announcement of the closings and consolidations of schookls in the Catholic Diocese.
This is truly a loss for the Diocese and the community. My heart goes out to all of the students, parents, and faculty that will be impacted by these closings and changes.
My heart also goes out to Bishop Clark and his management team. It is clear to me that this decision was arrived at only after every other option had been exhausted due to the pain that these actions will cause.
As someone who has made many tough decision due to dwindling resources and with another tough budget year to come, I fully understand the financial realities that the Diocese is facing, and will continue to face in the years ahead."
Duffy is a 1972 graduate of Aquinas Institute.
