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WHAT: |
Education Tax Credit Rally
The New York State Coalition of Independent and
Religious Schools is sponsoring a rally on Tuesday, Feb.
14 at the state Capitol in Albany to show support for
legislation to enact education tax credits. Bill
sponsors and Gov. Pataki have been invited to speak. The
Diocese of Rockville Centre will send 10 buses of
supporters to the rally.
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WHEN: |
February 14
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New York State Capitol
Albany, New York
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Call the Diocesan Education Office for information on
bus availability and event details at 516-678-5800, ext.
555. |
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About The Diocese of Rockville Centre
The Diocese of Rockville Centre was formed in 1957 and
covers 1,222 square miles in Nassau and Suffolk
Counties. The diocese serves approximately 1.4 million
Catholics (total population in both counties is
approximately 3.3 million). There are 134 parishes in
115 towns. Last year over 20,000 baptisms, 18,000
confirmations, 20,000 first communions and 5,000
marriages took place in the diocese. There are 2,137
students in Catholic kindergarten, 23,825 in primary or
elementary school, 12,628 in secondary school and 3,300
in higher institutions. There are 76 Catholic elementary
and high schools and one Catholic college in the
diocese. Catholic Health Services of Long Island
consists of five hospitals, three nursing homes, two
home-care agencies, two senior housing complexes, a
community-based home for those with special needs and a
hospice. Last year, Catholic Charities assisted more
than 80,000 individuals who are poor, vulnerable and
disadvantaged on Long Island. For more information,
visit www.drvc.org
For more information:
Sean P. Dolan
sdolan@drvc.org
516-678-5800, ext. 625 |
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