Aurora Catholic Schools To Consolidate Into New School

AURORA, IL — Four of Aurora's Catholic schools plan to consolidated into a single school with two campuses, according to an announcement from the Diocese of Rockford on Jan. 29. The Diocese, which cites a decline in enrollment, says Pope St. Paul II Catholic Academy will be open for the 2018-19 school year.

The new academy will combine St. Joseph, St. Peter, St. Therese of Jesus, and Our Lady of Good Counsel. The resulting Pope St. Paul II Catholic Academy will have a north campus at St. Joseph Parish and a south campus at Our Lady of Good Council Parish, the announcement said.

Officials said they reached the decision to consolidate the four schools after "a thoughtful process which included facility assessments of all four schools to evaluate the ideal locations based on size, structure, current and anticipated maintenance needs, amenities like spacious gymnasiums and other variables."

Families and students who have questions about the transition can attend a community meeting hosted by the Aurora Task Force on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Parents can register students for the upcoming year at Pope St. Paul II Catholic Academy by contacting the Catholic school the student is currently attends.

New students can enroll by contacting:

• Our Lady of Good Counsel at (630) 851-4400;
• St. Joseph Catholic School at (630) 844-3781;
• St. Peter's Catholic School at (630) 892-1283; or
• St. Therese of Jesus Catholic School at (630) 898-0620.

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