Murphy visits reopened Long Beach Catholic school

Originally published: November 15, 2012 1:14 PM
Updated: November 15, 2012 8:37 PM
By BART JONES bart.jones@newsday.com

The leader of the Diocese of Rockville Centre spoke to students and met with faculty from Long Beach Catholic Regional School. The school was closed for two weeks after superstorm Sandy. Videojournalist: Jim Staubitser (Nov. 15, 2012) (November 15, 2012 1:04 PM)

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Officials weren't sure when the Long Beach Catholic Regional School could reopen after the devastation of superstorm Sandy. The Diocese of Rockville Centre even considered moving the students to a vacant school in Franklin Square.

So when students ventured back Thursday morning for their second day since the storm hit Oct. 29, they got a special surprise: a visit from Bishop William Murphy.

Murphy...

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