Update from our Principal Search Committee

Update from our Principal Search Committee

by | Nov 1, 2018 | School

October 30, 2018

Dear Prince of Peace Families and Community,

The Principal Search Committee began its work late in the Spring of 2018.  Our immediate task was to create a framework and timeline for our search that would ensure a large pool of qualified candidates, as well as sufficient time to review resumes, conduct interviews, and make recommendations to Father Smith, in time for our next Principal to begin working before the start of the 2019-2020 school year.

Pursuant to this timeline, we spent the summer months crafting a position description that identified the unique skills and talents that the school was seeking in a Principal.  This process was based on the results of the survey that parents, faculty, and parishioners were asked to complete at the end of the last school year, as well as the insights of the different members of the Board (which is comprised of teachers, parishioners, and school parents).  We are very thankful for your input on the survey!  We identified a number of key areas that we wanted to emphasize during our search.  It is our desire that the next Principal: cultivate the Catholic culture of the school; uphold and emphasize our academic excellence; lead our school and talented staff using well-honed administration skills; and establish and maintain effective communication with the faculty, staff, families, and parish.  In short, we are seeking someone who is up to the challenge of leading an intentionally Catholic, nationally recognized school that proclaims the Truth, Goodness and Beauty of our Faith.

To this end, we have developed a comprehensive local and national strategy for posting this position, ensuring that we reach out to a diverse pool of candidates in our state and region, as well as nationally.  This strategy includes targeted job posting websites, newspapers, blogs, alumni networks for Catholic universities (including Christendom, Notre Dame, the University of Dallas, Ave Maria, Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Belmont Abbey), publications in neighboring dioceses (including Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Savannah, and Knoxville), and regional/national educational industry groups.   We have begun the process of posting our job description, and the postings should go live this week.  The postings will remain open until January 15.

The Committee will continue to meet regularly to review resumes in the interim and begin the interview process, with a goal of making a final recommendation to Father Smith in late Winter 2019.

Please let us know if you have any questions about the process.  We ask for your continued prayers.

In Christ,

Beverly Farley & Gus Suárez, Co-Chairs, Principal Search Committee

Simply Catholic Voter Guide

Simply Catholic Voter Guide

by | Oct 26, 2018 | The Latest

On November 6th, South Carolinians will enter polling stations across the state and vote for those who will hold political office in our State and in Washington, D.C. for the next two years or longer. Attached to this memo you will find our voter guide for the faithful in our parishes, schools, and ministries. As a Catholic, you have the benefit of the Church’s Magisterium endowed upon her by Christ. The Magisterium assists you and all people of good will in understanding the natural moral law as it relates to specific issues. As a Catholic, you have the obligation to be correctly informed and normed by the teaching of the Church’s Magisterium. As for your feelings, they need to be educated by virtue so as to be in harmony with conscience’s voice of truth.
Please remember to vote!
When & Where:           
  • Tuesday, November 6, 2018
  • Find your local polling station, click here
Click the following link to view the Simply Catholic Voter Guide:

For more information, please contact Michael F. Acquilano, Director of the South Carolina Catholic Conference, macquilano@charlestondiocese.org or 843-261-0535.