Parma parochial school to mark 50th (06/22/97)

Parma parochial school to mark 50th

by Iryna Zawadiwsky

PARMA, Ohio - St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral School in Parma (formerly known as Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic School in Cleveland, Ohio) will celebrate its 50th anniversary and is calling all former students and teachers to take part in the celebration.

When Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church was established in 1910, a night school also was started. Although during the next decade two similar night schools were opened in Cleveland, a full-day parochial school was never started, despite efforts by the clergy.

Finally, in 1947 a full day school was successfully established at Ss. Peter and Paul. In 1949 the parish broke ground for a new school building on property formerly purchased for this purpose in Parma, Ohio.

The arrival of new post-World War II immigrants from Europe caused tremendous growth for the parish and the school. To accommodate the growth, in 1959 the new parish of St. Josaphat's was established in Parma and the school was renamed the St. Josaphat School. By 1960 enrollment in the school had increased to 700 students.

Through the years, thousands of children attended St. Josaphat School, obtaining an education on high standards fundamental Christian principles and knowledge of the Ukrainian language, history, and culture. Many outstanding teachers taught in the school, including Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky, primate of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church.

The church and school are inviting all graduates and teachers to join in the celebrations, which will include many activities throughout 1997-1998, including a celebration liturgy and a commemorative banquet. An alumni book is also planned and alumni are asked to provide the school with their latest addresses by writing to: St. Josaphat Ukrainian Cathedral School, Attn.: 50th Jubilee, 5720 State Road, Parma, OH 44134; fax, (216) 884-3435.

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