Our Story
St. Rose School and St. Rose of Lima Parish
St. Rose School opened in 1960, under the leadership of Monsignor James Corcoran, Pastor, and Sister Margaret Helena, Principal, serving students in grades one through four. The school was originally staffed completely by the Sisters of Mercy of Auburn.
In 1985, the first lay principal was appointed. From that time to the present, the majority of the faculty and staff have been laypersons, all dedicated and faith-filled, and committed to the mission of St. Rose School. The school is now staffed completely by lay teachers however we continue to live the charism of the Sisters of Mercy who were so instrumental in our founding and growth.
Today, St. Rose School proudly serves students in Transitional Kindergarten through grade eight.
Principals Of St. Rose School, 1960 – Present
St. Rose School has been blessed with the dedication of many individuals serving as principal.
| Sister Mary Benedicta (Sister Margaret Helena Mullan) | 1960 – 1964 |
| Sister Mary Luke (Sister Jane Golden) | 1964 – 1966 |
| Sister Mary Stanislaus (Sister Marian Mulvihill) | 1966 – 1968 |
| Sister Noreen McCann (Mrs. Noreen Weber) | 1968 – 1970 |
| Sister Mary Agatha (Mrs. Una Berrigan) | 1970 – 1973 |
| Sister Mary Daniel | 1973 – 1983 |
| Sister Anita Minihane | 1983 – 1986 |
| Mrs. Marilyn Schwan | 1986 – 1991 |
| Mrs. Marie Giorgi | 1992 – 2000 |
| Mr. Charles Suarez | 2000 – 2007 |
| Ms. Suzanne Smoley | 2007 – 2022 |
| Mr. Michael Garcia | 2022 - Present |