January 18, 2022

 

Dear Abbey Family,

We are delighted to report that our search for the next Head of School is proceeding extremely well.  We have received robust interest in this position and have been working steadfastly to screen applicants, check references, interview highly qualified candidates and thoroughly assess each for potential as the next leader of our school.  We are very pleased with both the number applicants and the impressive backgrounds they possess.

The Search Committee is continuing its due diligence in accord with the importance of this decision and we hope to culminate the process within the first quarter of the year.  Meanwhile, the School continues to grow with full enrollment and the prospect of a new Student Center thanks to unprecedented generous donations and support.

The School has never been in a stronger position. The monastic community is very supportive. The Board is very excited as the School moves forward as an outstanding Catholic boarding school whose goal it is to nurture our students in knowledge and grace. This is a very exciting time for Portsmouth Abbey School.

We are very grateful for your continued support.  Please keep this endeavor in your prayers. 

Sincerely,

Portsmouth Abbey School Search Committee

Mrs. Cara Gontarz Hume '99, Chair

Abbot Michael G. Brunner, O.S.B.

Mr. W. Christopher Behnke '81 P'12 '15 '19

Mr. Christopher Abbate '88 P'20 '23

Mr. John Bohan P'20 '22

Dr. Timothy Flanigan '75 P'06 '09 '11 '19

Dr. Mary Beth Klee P'04

Brother Sixtus Roslevich, O.S.B.