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Norwich Diocese To Sell Catholic School: Report

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich is planning to sell a Montville school to fund its bankruptcy plan, according to a report.

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich is planning to sell a Montville school to fund its bankruptcy plan, according to a report.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich is planning to sell a Montville school to fund its bankruptcy plan, according to a report. (Patch graphic)

NORWICH, CT — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich is selling the 113-acre St. Bernard School property in Montville, according to The New London Day. Sale of the property, which is valued at $21 million, is to fund the diocese's bankruptcy plan.

Diocese and school officials said they hope to be able to lease back the land from the buyer so that the Catholic school can continue to operate.

Read the full story in The New London Day.

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