Sacred Heart School marks its last day

Sacred Heart School marks its last day

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A local catholic school will dismiss students for the final time on Friday. The Sacred Heart School in East Providence is set to close after opening its doors more than a century ago in 1917. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence announced in February that the decision was made due to financial difficulties and declining enrollment. The Diocese said they worked with families and staff to place them in other neig…

Sacred Heart School marking final day

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — While many schools are celebrating the last day of school for the current school year, Sacred Heart School in East Providence is celebrating their last day of school ever on Friday. The school, according to the Diocese of Providence, has seen a drop in enrollment, and is now also facing financial issues. The final day of school will include a mass at Sacred Heart Church at 9 a.m. and dismissal of students at 11:30 …