Marion Catholic High School

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Marion Catholic High School
1001 Mt. Vernon Avenue

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43302

United States
Coordinates 40°34′48″N83°6′19″W / 40.58000°N 83.10528°W / 40.58000; -83.10528 Coordinates: 40°34′48″N83°6′19″W / 40.58000°N 83.10528°W / 40.58000; -83.10528
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Other nameMarion Catholic Junior/Senior Preparatory High School
Type Private
MottoIn This Sign You Shall Conquer
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established1879 (1879)
Closed2013 (2013)
Oversight Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus
PrincipalFran Voll
Grades 9-12
Gender Co-educational
Student to teacher ratio10:1
Color(s) Green and White   
Athletics conference Northwest Central Conference
Team nameFighting Irish
AccreditationOhio Catholic School Accrediting Association
YearbookThe Sequel
School fees$175
Tuition$4,000
Website www.marioncatholic.org

Marion Catholic High School (sometimes referred to as Marion Catholic Junior/Senior Preparatory High School) was a private, Catholic high school in Marion, Ohio, United States that was established in 1879 by three sisters from the Sisters of Charity. It was part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus.

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In March 2013, it was announced by Bishop Frederick F. Campbell that Marion Catholic would close following the 2012–13 school year due to declining enrollment and financial concerns. [1]

The first class graduated in 1882 and the current building was opened in 1957. [2] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. The Marion Catholic Fighting Irish participated in the Northwest Central Conference.

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

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References

  1. "Diocese: Marion Catholic High School To Close". WBNS-TV. March 20, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
  2. http://www.marioncatholic.org/ABOUT_US.html
  3. OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site" . Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  4. Volpenhein, Sarah (27 June 2018). "Ed McCants, local basketball star, plans to launch bid for mayor of Marion". Marion Star. Retrieved 13 October 2018.