This episode features Dr. Julie Delaney, the principal of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School, focusing on the integral relationship between Catholic school principals and pastors for successful school environments.

John and Dr. Delaney discuss her extensive experience in Catholic education, the importance of regular meetings and trust-building between principals and pastors, and the role of prayer in fostering these relationships.

She also shares strategies for engaging pastors without micromanagement, the significance of principals being visible parish leaders, and the mutual benefits of a cohesive parish-school community are explored.

The conversation also covers practical advice on promoting school participation, handling financial aspects and tuition assistance, and effectively communicating the school's value to the parish community to support enrollment growth.

00:18 Spotlight on Dr. Julie Delaney's Journey in Catholic Education
01:45 The Essential Partnership: Principal and Pastor
03:08 Strategies for Fostering a Strong Principal-Pastor Relationship
06:16 The Principal's Role Beyond the School: Engaging with the Parish Community
19:33 Navigating Multiple Parish Contributions to a Single School
26:15 Building Successful Partnerships Across Parish Ministries
33:41 Strengthening Parish-School Partnerships
33:55 Mission Statements: Reflecting Parish Values in Schools
34:52 Navigating Parishioner Perceptions and School Promotion
35:33 Building a Unified Community: Parish and School Integration
39:26 Financial Dynamics: Balancing Parish and School Needs
41:21 Communication and Visibility: Key to Parish-School Synergy
46:44 Fostering Relationships and Understanding Between Parish and School
55:45 Supporting Enrollment Growth and Tuition Assistance
01:01:27 Concluding Thoughts on Parish-School Collaboration