They include administrators, education directors, outreach workers, maintenance workers and non-unionized elementary school teachers. They will have 45 days to decide whether to accept.
Bishop William Murphy said in a letter last week that nearly half of the 133 Roman Catholic parishes operate at a deficit despite steady donations. He said that's partly because requests for the diocese's services have increased.
The diocese has no plans to close or consolidate schools or parishes.
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