I am immensely humbled and honored to be given the blessing and responsibility of now serving, in a comprehensive way, Missoula Catholic Schools, Foundation, and community. I look forward to continuing to foster the rich tradition of these schools in dedicated service to the Gospel. My sincerest thanks to School Board Chair, Mr. Tyler Gilman, Foundation Board Chair, Mr. Martin Lecholat, the entire presidential search committee, and especially Bishop Vetter of the Diocese of Helena, for this commission to serve.
It is already clear to me that Missoula Catholic Schools – including both campuses, St. Joseph Elementary and Middle School, and Loyola Sacred Heart High School – is indeed a special place, and all within are deeply committed to the formation of young women and men of compassion, conscience, competence, and community. Together, we will continue to build on the traditions initially begun in 1874 in order to meet the wholistic educational needs of the next 150 years.
During this interim time, noting my formal appointment begins July 1, I will immediately begin to address some essential school and foundation staffing needs, including the hiring of a new principal for St. Joseph Elementary and Middle School (now posted) and a Director of Fundraising & Event Management (now posted).
I very much look forward to being a part of this extraordinary community, and may our labors ahead be grounded in the teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola who tells us that we should always be guided by the call to praise, reverence, and serve the Lord.
Dr. Tom Noonan
President
Missoula Catholic Schools & Foundation
