By Albert J. Countryman Jr.
The Camden Diocese almost closed St. Mary School in Gloucester City for the 2010 school year, ironically after the school, the oldest in the diocese, just celebrated its 150th anniversary.
However, a strong push by concerned parishioners and Pastor Msgr. James Curran, St. Mary School will remain open to teach students for hopefully another 150 years.
\”St. Mary School will stay in Gloucester City as St. Mary School,\” Principal Gail Corey told the crowd of more than 100 parents during a special meeting last week at St. Mary Church. \”This decision was based on a lot of resistance the Bishop (Joseph Gal-ante) was receiving.\”
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