Pastor-Principal Partnerships: One Mission, One Team

About this episode

Julie and Fr. Stowe discuss the importance of a healthy pastor-principal partnership in Catholic schools.

Episode Title: Pastor + Principal Partnerships: One Mission, One Team Host: John Mihalyo Guests: Julie Capirchio (Principal) + Fr. Gregory Stowe (Pastor) Summary Julie and Fr. Stowe share what a healthy pastor–principal partnership really looks like: shared mission, constant communication, honest disagreement behind closed doors, and a united front in public. They explain how parish and school can function as one community, why “no surprises” matters, and how trust is built over time—especially through hard seasons. Key Takeaways One campus, one mission: parish + school thrive when they act as one body. No secrets, no surprises: steady communication prevents division and drama. Disagree privately, support publicly: unity strengthens culture and trust. Model collaboration at the top: staff and families follow what leaders demonstrate. Reciprocity matters: schools should actively support parish life (service, visibility, relationships). Practical Advice For pastors: listen deeply, discern wisely, and set the principal up to succeed. For principals: be direct, ask questions, admit mistakes, and stay focused on what’s best for kids. Closing Line “Keep it real and don’t hold grudges.”…

People in this episode

Host: John Mihalyo

Guests: Julie Capirchio, Fr. Gregory Stowe

Topics covered

• pastor-principal partnership
• communication
• trust building
• community
• education leadership

Keywords

• pastor
• principal
• partnership
• communication
• trust
• education
• Catholic school

Sponsors

Renaissance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Elementary Advancement Solutions

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