Director's Corner - Mrs. Ann Flaherty Accepts Diocesan Position

 

It is with great sadness and a sense of excitement that I write to inform you that late yesterday afternoon Mrs. Ann Flaherty informed me of her intention to accept the position of Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Owensboro beginning July 1, 2012. Over these past four years, Mrs. Flaherty has with great dedication, immense purpose, and incredible fortitude served the students, their families and the faculty and staff of the Owensboro Catholic Middle School. Under her faith filled leadership, OCMS has experienced a transformation and renaissance noted by all. Most effected has been her students as they experienced a servant leader who lived the OCS Mission in all she did and with all she encountered. Over these past 21 years - 4 at OCMS, 16 at OCHS and 1 at Our Lady of Lourdes - she has served our students and their families with passion and a Catholic faith filled purpose. She has left her mark on their hearts. What an incredible testimony and legacy.

As I told her yesterday afternoon, what an exciting opportunity this is both for her and our Diocese. It is truly a "Win-Win" for all of us. I congratulated her on her new opportunity and thanked her for agreeing to take on a roll that will continue to benefit not only the Owensboro Catholic Schools community but all Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Owensboro. Excellent! Please join me in thanking Mrs. Flaherty for her tireless enthusiasm and ever present zeal for the students she so willingly and with such purpose has served. Also, let us share with her a heartfelt sense of appreciation for her willingness to continue to say Yes to God's call to serve.

The process of finding a replacement for Mrs. Flaherty begins immediately. In consultation with Fr. Brad Whistle and Mr. Jim Mattingly, a search committee will be established and a position announcement will be appropriately placed.

May God's blessing be showered on Mrs. Flaherty as she transitions from Principal of Owensboro Catholic Middle School to Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Owensboro!

I appreciate all you do to help us fulfill our mission of excellence in Catholic faith formation and academics. As always, your comments and insights are important to me. I can be reached via phone at 852-8028 and email at ken.rasp@owensborocatholic.org.

God's Peace!
Ken R. Rasp
OCS Director