Diocese Announces Administrators for Catholic Schools

     The Diocese of Scranton has determined the administrative positions for each school within the newly formed systems for Lackawanna, Wayne and Luzerne counties.

According to Joseph Casciano, Diocesan Secretary for Catholic Education and Superintendent of Schools, the process of filling individual assignments was complex because of the major reorganization of the schools into the two systems.

Seniority was a key factor, he said. Also, some principals have accepted new positions outside the Diocese, some have decided to retire, and several chose not to accept a position at this time.

Administrators for the schools in Lycoming, Bradford, Monroe and Pike Counties will be announced after the final plan for those areas is promulgated in March.

“On behalf of Bishop Martino and the entire Diocese, I want to express our gratitude to all of our administrators,” Mr. Casciano said. “Each one has served with dedication and a commitment to Catholic education. We especially appreciate their support during this strategic planning process.” 

Most Reverend Joseph F. Martino, D.D., Hist. E.D., Bishop of Scranton, has made the following appointments for the 2007-08 school year: 

St. Aloysius, Wilkes-Barre: Mary Ann Olszewski, Principal (current Principal at St. Boniface, Wilkes-Barre) 

SS. Peter and Paul, Plains: Lucille Procopio, Principal (current Principal there) 

St. Nicholas/St. Mary, Wilkes-Barre: Sister Mary Catherine Slattery, SCC, Principal (current Principal there) 

Gate of Heaven, Dallas: Mary Jane Kozick, Principal (current Principal there) 

St. Jude, Mountaintop: Jeanne Rossi, Principal (current Principal there) 

Holy Family Academy, Hazleton: Alice Flynn, Principal (current Principal at Holy Spirit campus) 

Good Shepherd Academy, Kingston: James Jones, Principal (current Principal at Sacred Heart, Wilkes-Barre) and Sister Mary Patrick Herron, SCC, Assistant Principal (current Principal at Sacred Heart Interparochial, Luzerne) 

Holy Rosary, Duryea: Kathleen Gilmartin, Principal (current Principal there) 

St. Mary Assumption, Pittston: Sister Esther Falzone, SCC, Principal (current Principal there) 

Wyoming Area Catholic, Exeter: Thomas Killino, Principal (current Principal there) and Mary Ann Paddock-Kaminski, Assistant Principal (current Principal at Sacred Heart, Dupont) 

Holy Redeemer High School, Wilkes-Barre: James Redington, Principal (current Principal at Seton Catholic High School, Pittston) and Susan Dennen, Associate Principal (current Principal at Bishop O’Reilly Jr./Sr. High School, Kingston) 

All Saints Academy, Scranton: Christopher Mendicino, Principal (current Principal there) 

St. Clare/St. Paul School, Scranton: Elizabeth Murray, Principal (current Principal at St. Paul) and an Assistant Principal (awaiting an appointment from the Immaculate Heart of Mary community.) 

Marian Catholic Interparochial, Scranton: Karen Tucker, Principal (current Principal at Holy Rosary, Scranton) 

Our Lady of Peace, Clarks Green: Jane Quinn, Principal (current Principal there) 

La Salle Academy, Jessup: Sister Donna Cerminaro, MPF, Principal (current Principal at St. Anthony, Dunmore) and Sister Carmencita Pozarzecki, OSF, Assistant Principal (current Principal at St. Mary, Dickson City) 

St. Mary, Dunmore: Thomas Mineo, Principal (current Principal at St. Mary, Old Forge) 

Sacred Heart, Carbondale: Ellen Murphy, Principal (current Principal there) 

St. Vincent, Honesdale: Dr. Christopher Lake, Principal (current Principal at St. Aloysius, Wilkes-Barre) 

Holy Cross High School, Dunmore and Scranton: James Marcks, Principal (current Principal at Bishop Hannan High School, Scranton) and Anita Sirak, Associate Principal (current Principal at Bishop O’Hara High School, Dunmore)