Feb 1, 2005 / 22:00 pm
Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Harrisburg returned to his alma mater yesterday to mark Catholic Schools Week and to unveil a sum of $62,000, which the school recently received in donations.
Since Bishop Rhoades’ ordination to the episcopate, Lebanon Catholic High School has received much-needed funding, including one donation for $25,000. Funds collected to date have been earmarked for scholarships and improvements to the curriculum.
A few years ago, all Catholic schools in Lebanon County were consolidated under one roof, due to a lack of funding and declining enrollment. As a result, Lebanon Catholic High School now offers K through Grade 12.
The school has also had difficulty raising money to upgrade the building, but school officials hope this will become a little easier with the bishop’s backing. During his visit, the bishop approved a $2.5 million capital campaign.