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Keep The Academy of Our Lady of Peace, New Providence Open

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Anonymous
6 years ago

Cardinal Tobin, Please keep The Academy of Our Lady of Peace open! The loss to this particular community will be great. Please do the right thing here.

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Anonymous
6 years ago

This school is a pillar of education in our community. We urge you to reconsider and engage with the parent association.

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Elizabeth Slade
6 years ago

I have 16 years of Catholic Education and am a retired Catholic school teacher. Please keep our Catholic schools open!!

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The smozanek family
6 years ago

Pls. Keep this school open as it's one of the best in our area

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Barbara McMahon
6 years ago

Please keep school open

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Tanya Chopra
6 years ago

Keep the school open !

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Sharon M Lund
6 years ago

As an alumnae of AOLP I’m disheartened at the thought of the Archdiocese closing such a exemplary school. AOLP is in an area that can well afford to support the school with little contributions from the archdiocese. This makes the Archdiocese’s decision that much more incomprehensible. I feel for these students that are already suffering anxiety from Coronavirus, homeschooling, lack of social interaction and death around them. I cannot understand how in good conscience the Archdiocese can proceed with this decision.

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Joan O'Donnell
6 years ago

My brother in law loves his job at OLP and the students love him and the school. Please don't take Catholic school education away from the families that want Christ in their lives on a daily basis!!

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Patty Staunton
6 years ago

Like so many others, I can't understand why the Archdiocese would even consider closing this school. AOLP should be considered a flagship of Catholic education. Each year, the 8th grade students are accepted into some of the best high schools in the state. AOLP recently acquired the coveted Blue Ribbon designation. The children here are taught so much more than a great education. They are taught by example. Everyone at AOLP is devoted to Catholic values, the children, and the school. It is a very special place.

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Brian O'Leary
6 years ago

More time should be given before these decisions are implemented. Students have already had their relationships stopped mid-March. They should not have their schools closed in this manner.

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Peter Williams
6 years ago

OLP was home for 8 years. It molded me to who I am today. Please reconsider your decision. If it's a financial decision, let us know, the alumni will respond!!!!

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Scott
6 years ago

Stay open

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Suzanne Fahy
6 years ago

Dear Friends and Family, So many of you spoke so beautifully about the value and impact that Catholic Education has on you and your families. If you are able, please consider a donation to save our beloved Academy of Our Lady of Peace by making a donation pledge via the link below. No money will be donated until our school is saved. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLDRzaqpViz9aRHpSFj_iSn7BBewiTReHDuogEw9RACO4zOQ/viewform

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Suzanne Fahy
6 years ago

Many of you have spoken so beautifully about the impact Catholic Education has had on your life or your chidlren's. We ask if you are able to pledge whatever you feel comfortable with to save our school. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA IpQLSdLDRzaqpViz9aRHpSFj_iSn7BBewiTReHDuogEw9RACO4zOQ/viewform

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Patricia Chapin
6 years ago

Do not close AOLP. The students and their families do not deserve this injustice from the Archdiocese.

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Eileen Schlee
6 years ago

Keep AOLP open. These families were blindsided by this decision.

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Robert Munoz
6 years ago

The full-day kindergarten program is relied upon by a great many parents in the area. Keep the school open.

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Debbie Buscaglia
6 years ago

Keep AOLP open.

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Anonymous
6 years ago

My dad (the first class) and I are graduates. Catholic education is so very important. Schools across the state need a cross-diocese approach to use the strengths of the schools as an asset. Today, more than ever, Catholic schools are needed.

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Monica Frederick
6 years ago

Class of 1982