Dear Editor: Very sad about Mary Queen of Heaven in Brooklyn (“Three Brooklyn Diocese Schools Slated to Close, Two Will Merge,” Feb. 9). Great school, great teachers – why not give them more time? I know all parishioners would help to keep the school open. That school and church are the best – it is truly where God lives. I’m heartbroken. Why can’t people help?
CAROL BATTAGLIA
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Dear Editor: When schools close it is devastating and the ones who are hurt are the students, their families and all the teachers. Also the neighborhoods are affected and those who have sought refuge in Catholic education.
It isn’t acceptable that Catholic schools are closing at such a rapid rate. The church and its parishioners need to do more and ask for assistance to keep these schools open.
We need Pope Francis to help us with our schools especially in these times when faith and religion are so desperately needed!
NAME WITHHELD
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Dear Editor: The end of an era. My brother was in the first graduating class of Mary, Queen of Heaven. Five in our family attended MQH and have so many wonderful memories. It’s so sad to hear it’s closing.
NAME WITHHELD
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Dear Editor: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) needs to set up collections for interior urban churches and schools. While we gladly give to churches and parishes in the Third World, Europe and the Middle East, funding is needed to assist parishes in our cities.
Think of all the income they have given over the years to help our Catholic faith. The same should be given to our parishes like Our Lady of Guadalupe and Holy Angels.
NAME WITHHELD
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Dear Editor: Why haven’t the parishes promoted the schools by setting up annual “Save Our Schools” fundraising activities? Include annual mailings to all parishioners and all non-parishioners.
NAME WITHHELD
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Dear Editor: I was part of the Class of 1972 at Mary Queen of Heaven in Brooklyn. Not all fond memories, but this is still sad news. We moved out of Brooklyn in the fall of ‘72, but when I visit, I generally attend Mass at Mary Queen of Heaven.
My older siblings went there as did so many other kids from the neighborhood. I appreciated being able to walk to school.
JOE VIOLA
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