St. Monica Catholic School says goodbye at end-of-year party [Video]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A century-old catholic school is set to close, despite an appeal by parents and parishioners.

Saturday was a festive but somber farewell for parents, students, parishioners and community members. It marked almost one month since the Archdiocese of St. Louis announced that it would close the school at the end of this year.

For Angela Rickelmann, a parent who has two students at St. Monica, the initial news was “shocking.” 

“Then, once that shock sort of set in, it was just sadness,” Rickelmann said.

After providing Catholic education in St. Louis County for more than 100 years, St. Monica is closing its doors. The Archdiocese cited declining enrollment as one of the biggest reasons behind the decision in its initial April 19 letter to families.

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