Dear St. Rose of Lima School Families, Faculty and School Staff,
Thank you for visiting our website to find out more about St. Rose of Lima School. Even before I was given the opportunity to be the Principal here, I have always known that St. Rose of Lima School is a very special place.
I have more than 35 years of experience in education, and I have been a Deacon for the past eight years. As a Deacon, my ministry is a call to service to the Catholic community, and the community at large. It is my philosophy of hospitality to have children be accepted into an educational atmosphere that honors who they are. I feel truly blessed to be the principal of St. Rose of Lima School.
I believe that the Catholic community needs to be able to engage the gifts of its entire people as potential leaders in the mission of the church to bring Jesus Christ to all. Rosa Parks once said that “Each person must live their life as a model for others.” I feel blessed knowing that together we are continuing to build a Catholic school community that establishes a culture of Catholic spirituality, respect, accountability and responsibility for all students of St. Rose of Lima School. It is absolutely essential for students to have an education that adequately prepares them to enter each next step in their development. The culture of our school is the foundation that prepares our students for academic success.
Teachers, administrators, and parents have been given a gift to mold and craft eternity through influencing our students. At St. Rose of Lima School we respect this gift every day as we develop the next generation of leaders.
Please schedule a tour to see what St. Rose of Lima has to offer. We look forward to the chance to welcome you into our community.
God Bless,
Deacon Joseph Rafferty
Principal
St. Rose of Lima School