Marion Catholic High School (sometimes referred to as Marion Catholic Junior/Senior Preparatory High School) was a

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, 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. 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. The first class graduated in 1882 and the current building was opened in 1957. The building was listed on the

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in 2017. The Marion Catholic Fighting Irish participated in the

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Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

* Boys

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– 1989

Notable alumni

* Ed McCants,

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* High schools in Marion County, Ohio Educational institutions established in 1879 1879 establishments in Ohio Educational institutions disestablished in 2013 2013 disestablishments in Ohio Defunct Catholic secondary schools in Ohio Buildings and structures in Marion, Ohio School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Ohio National Register of Historic Places in Marion County, Ohio Defunct schools in Ohio {{MarionCountyOH-school-stub