US Catholic Schools Seek Ways to Solve Financial Challenges

As a former Catholic school attendee, I am not surprised to see that the recent economic downturn has greatly effected enrollment.  In a time when every dime counts, and public education (though much maligned) is free, that extra $4,000 a term per child comes in handy.  I do find it a bit interesting that the Church hasn't stepped in much to help, from the tone of the article.  But I suppose the faithful will still attend mass on Sunday, and the indoctrination continues at home on a daily basis, so perhaps they aren't so worried.  In a time when there are voices speaking louder and louder for charter and private schools, with public schools' budgets being slashed to ribbons, perhaps they are just biding their time.