VINCENT ALBRECHT NAMED PRINCIPAL OF
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK – December 20, 2023 – The Diocese of Rockville Centre Department of Education (www.drvcschools.org) has announced that Vincent Albrecht has been named principal of Saint John the Baptist Diocesan High School, West Islip, N.Y. (stjohnthebaptistdhs.net). Mr. Albrecht currently serves as principal of Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic School, Syosset, N.Y. Mr. Albrecht will complete the 2023-2024 academic year at Saint Edward’s and begin his new role with Saint John the Baptist Diocesan High School August 1, 2023, following the retirement of current SJBDHS principal Biagio M. Arpino.
“Along with the entire Saint John the Baptist High School family, the Diocese of Rockville Centre expresses its sincere gratitude to Biagio Arpino for his years of dedicated service as principal and for his many years of service to the administrative team within the Department of Education,” said the Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop, Diocese of Rockville Centre.
“The Diocese joins the students, families, faculty and staff of Saint John the Baptist in welcoming and prayerfully supporting Mr. Albrecht. His leadership as principal of Saint Edward’s has been marked by innovation and a deep commitment to the well-being of his students and their families.
“He is a true role model for educators and a beloved figure in the Saint Edward’s community. We look forward to Mr. Albrecht bringing his love for Jesus Christ, an evangelizing missionary Catholic spirit and his extensive professional experience to Saint John the Baptist to help build upon its tradition of excellence.”
“I am so thankful to the search committee who met with many qualified candidates, asked pertinent questions and made their recommendations to the Bishop,” said Pamela Sanders, Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Rockville Centre. “It was not an easy task, and it took many hours outside of their already busy schedules. The future of Saint John the Baptist Diocesan High School is a bright one with Mr. Albrecht taking on the job of principal. I am looking forward to working with him in his new role as is the entire staff at the Department of Education office.”
“I am grateful to Mr. Albrecht for his love of Jesus Christ and the mission of the Church,” said Father Matthew M. Browne, S.T.L., Director, Office of Evangelization and Catechesis and Bishop’s Delegate, Department of Education. “His Eucharistic spirituality radiates the light of Christ into every aspect of his vocation as a Catholic school educator and promises to assist the St. John the Baptist community to live in communion with Christ and joyfully embrace what the Gospel mandates.”
Under Albrecht’s leadership, Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic School has achieved remarkable success, being named Best Catholic School on Long Island four times
(2018, 2021, 2022, 2023) and the best private school in Syosset in 2022. His dedication to innovation in technology education earned him the prestigious 2023 NASTECH NASTAR Award. He also serves as the Confirmation director for the Parish of Saint Edward the Confessor, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his faith and the community.
Mr. Albrecht, a man deeply devoted to his faith, family, and the education of young minds, has served for 12 years as the principal of Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic School. His unwavering commitment to excellence has earned him recognition as Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s Best Principal on Long Island in 2017, 2018, and 2023.
“I am very excited about guiding Saint John’s into the next chapter of its storied history,” said
Mr. Albrecht. “I firmly believe in the transformative power of a Catholic education, one that nurtures not only academic excellence but also faith, service, and a strong moral compass. I am excited to work with the talented faculty and staff, the dedicated parents, and most importantly, the wonderful students of this community to build upon that rich legacy of excellence!”
Before joining the Saint Edward’s family, Mr. Albrecht served as an assistant principal in the East Meadow School District during the 2011-2012 school year. His passion for education led him to serve as principal of Holy Family School in Hicksville from September 2007 until July 2011. Before that, he served as assistant principal of Holy Angels Regional Catholic School, Patchogue, N.Y.
Mr. Albrecht’s dedication to education extends beyond his administrative roles. He has a rich teaching background, having taught 9th and 10th-grade theology and Global Studies at Holy Cross High School, Flushing, N.Y.; Middle School Religion and Social Studies at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy, South Ozone Park, N.Y., and fifth grade at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy, Astoria, N.Y.
Mr. Albrecht’s commitment to faith and community is evident in his ten years as Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at the Church of Saint Aidan, Williston Park, N.Y. and his three years in the same role at the Parish of Saint Francis of Assisi, Astoria, N.Y.
Mr. Albrecht possesses an M.S. in School Administration and Supervision from Capella University, Minneapolis, Minn. and a B.A. in History from Queens College, City University of New York.
-30-
Haiti’s 220th Independence Day Celebration
Webinar – Getting Your Estate Plan Done in 2024
January 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Topics covered:
- The Most Important New Year’s Resolution – Getting Your Estate Plan Done
- What Happens if You Don’t Get Your Estate Plan Done?
- Estate Planning Documents Every Catholic Should Have
- New Tax-wise Estate Planning Strategies
- Leaving a Lasting Legacy
- Your Next Steps
Mark Henry, author of Finish Faithful, will be the presenter.
This is a free seminar and no solicitations will be made.
To Register, please CLICK HERE
Retrovaille – Jan. 19-21, 2024
Because no marriage is beyond hope…
- Is your marriage tearing you apart?
- Do you feel hurt and angry?
- Does talking make it worse?
- Thought of leaving or divorce?
- Is your marriage heading in the wrong direction?
Retrouvaille can help.
Our Next Weekend is
January 19-21, 2024
at The Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington
To register or for more information:
1-800-470-2230
HelpOurMarriage.org
Retrouvaille is a practical program for married couples facing difficult challenges
It is not a marriage retreat, or counseling. You will not be asked to share the personal details of your story.
Retrouvaille is different; it’s a way to improve your communication, help you reconnect, and build a healthy, happier, stronger marriage.
Catholic in origin, couples of all faiths, or no faith background, are welcome to attend. We are a Christian Peer Ministry offering tens of thousands of marriages hope in over 160 communities world-wide.
