Led by superintendent David Kessler, Catholic school teachers and administrators make their commitment on July 31, 2026, during Celebration of Catholic Schools, an annual in-service which took place this year at Christ the King Parish and School in Madisonville. ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD | WKC
Catholic schools hire new leadership
BY WKC STAFF
This summer, several of the Diocese of Owensboro’s Catholic schools welcomed new leadership.
John Kirkpatrick is the new principal of Mary Carrico Catholic School in Knottsville.
Katie Marks is the new Director of Advancement for Owensboro Catholic School System in Owensboro.
Bryan Krueger is the new system director of St. Mary School System (effective May 18).
Holly Miller is the new principal of St. Mary Middle and High School in St. Mary School System in Paducah.
Laura Cecil now serves as the curriculum coordinator for the diocese’s Catholic Schools Office.
Please keep all of these members of our Catholic school leadership in your prayers. To learn more about Catholic education in the Diocese of Owensboro, visit owensborodiocese.org/catholic-schools.
Originally printed in the August 2026 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
