To all the St. Philip the Apostle School Families;

Let me fill you in on what will be happening in the weeks ahead concerning the process of hiring the next principal for our school. We could not begin the process until the Diocese of Joliet had officially posted the opening for Mrs. Sedlak,  and now that this has taken place, a search committee has been formed and has begun their search.  The members of this committee are: Debbie Delawder, Donna Sarli, Mike O'Brien, Laila Gilliam, Mrs. Serio, Mr. Guglielmi, Miss Driscoll,  Frank Giangrego, John Kondracki, and Rich Veenstra.  These members are a representation of Our School:  faculty, school parents, parish staff and parish community.  Also serving on the committee, by diocesan policy, we have a present principal Mary Lloyd as well as a retired principal from our diocesan system, Tony Amato. 

The job description has been created and sent to the Diocese of Joliet as well as our neighboring dioceses, Chicago and Rockford. Also, so that this search is nation wide, it has been sent to the National Catholic Education Association web site.

At this time I am needing your help and assistance with our principal search.  You all have ideas and opinions on traits that the next principal should have.  You will find a form below which you can fill out online that also has room for comments.  You may also speak directly to any one of the members of the committee regarding your thoughts and feelings.  I do not have any preconceived notions or ideas regarding the next principal of St. Philip the Apostle.  This committee with your input, will come together to find the best candidate and person for the job of being the 4th principal of St. Philip the Apostle Grade School.

Thank you for your time and please take a moment to reflect on your feelings and fill out this form to give us your feedback.  This is a very critical piece in helping us to find the best person for our community. 

God Bless,


Fr. Mark