After thirteen years as Director of Campus Ministry at La Salle Academy-Providence, Ms. Donohue-Lynch will make the move to Pawtucket
Late Tuesday, August 24th, Bishop for the Diocese of Providence, Thomas Tobin, appointed Ms. Maryann Donohue-Lynch, Principal of Saint Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. In a letter to parents of students at Saint Raphael’s, Dr. David M. Beaudoin, the Diocese’s Secretary for Catholic Education and Evangelization, wrote:
Bishop Thomas J. Tobin appointed Maryann Donohue-Lynch to the position of Principal of Saint Raphael Academy. I introduced her to faculty and staff this morning (Aug. 26th). Mrs. Donohue-Lynch begins her tenure as Principal with much experience, expertise and passion for Catholic education. She will be leaving her position at La Salle Academy in order to accept Bishop Tobin’s invitation to serve at Saint Raphael Academy. She is eager to begin her service to you and your children. You will come to know her as a woman who is committed to providing your children with an excellent Catholic education.
In an e-mail statement, Brother Michael Mc Kenery, President of La Salle Academy-Providence, had this to say on the important appointment.
“We extend our congratulations to Maryann and a promise of our prayers and support as she assumes the leadership of the Lasallian ministry at SAINTS.
Saint Raphael Academy has a very special place in my heart and memory as the school where I began my educational ministry some 48 years ago. It is a very special place that serves a very important need in the Blackstone Valley. For 86 years, with dedication and great success, it has provided countless young men and women with a Catholic and Lasallian education.
Maryann has been a catalyst for so many good and wonderful accomplishments at La Salle Academy. Working with her team in Campus Ministry she has created programs that met the needs of our students and placed us in the forefront of schools with similar programs and experiences. Her involvement with Lasallian youth and the many experiences of national leadership have brought great honor to La Salle. I thank her most especially for her care of the young men and women entrusted to our care. Her move is a loss for La Salle Academy but one of hope for Saint Raphael Academy.
Maryann, we pledge our prayers and support as you begin a new chapter of leadership in Catholic and Lasallian education. I know that there are many challenges that lie ahead and pray that Jesus, who lives in each of our hearts, will guide and direct your decisions as both leader and guardian. Live Jesus in our Hearts. Forever!”