Emmanuel Alumna Appointed as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Boston

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley has appointed Eileen M. McLaughlin G'03 as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Boston. She'll take the helm on June 1, 2024.

Educated in Archdiocese of Boston schools, McLaughlin currently is a Leadership Coach with the Lynch Leadership Academy at Boston College. She is also the former Head of School at Mount Alvernia High School, where she was employed for more than a decade.

“Eileen McLaughlin is an accomplished and widely respected Catholic school educator who brings more than 20 years of experience to the position of Superintendent,” said Cardinal Seán. “She has dedicated her career to Catholic education, faithfully living the example of the Gospels in her professional and personal lives. Having served as a teacher, department chair, and in school leadership, McLaughlin brings to the Catholic Schools Office a wide breadth of knowledge based in real-life classroom experience.”

In accepting the position, McLaughlin said, “It is with great pride and tremendous humility that I have accepted the position of Superintendent of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston offered to me by Cardinal Seán. These schools have served me well throughout my life, personally, academically, professionally, and spiritually. I am honored to continue to serve as a Catholic educator now as Superintendent. Archdiocesan schools have a rich history of serving both the Church and the community. It will be an honor to work with our school leaders and teachers to build and sustain a culture of achievement built on rigor and engagement recognizing the inherent dignity of every student.”

She earned her undergraduate degree from Boston College School of Education in 1998. In 2003 she received her Master of Arts, Teaching, from Emmanuel College and is currently enrolled in the Boston College School of Theology. She previously was a Principal Fellow with the Lynch Leadership Academy. McLaughlin was educated in Archdiocese of Boston Catholic schools Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Our Lady of Presentation Grammar School.

"I am thrilled to see Eileen M. McLaughlin, a proud Emmanuel Alumna, appointed as the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Boston. Her extensive experience, dedication to Catholic education, and commitment to lifelong learning make her an excellent choice for this important role," said Sr. Karen Hokanson, SNDdeN, Dean of the School of Education at Emmanuel. "We look forward to seeing the positive impact she will undoubtedly have on the educational landscape within the Archdiocese."

McLaughlin began her career in Catholic education at Saint Ann School in Somerville teaching grades six through eight. In her current role with the Lynch Leadership Academy, McLaughlin plans and facilitates professional development for more than 20 Catholic School leaders in the Archdiocese of Boston. She also serves on the Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers with Providence College. She led Mount Alvernia High School from 2010-2019 as Head of School and also served as English Department Chair and a English and Social Studies teacher.

McLaughlin is a Eucharistic Minister and Lector with Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Newton, MA, and has served as a Confirmation Educator and a Faith Formation facilitator with Catholic schools and Parishes since 2000. She has also served on the Board of Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy in Dorchester, MA, on the advisory board with the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, and with Boston Cursillo as Rectora, Vice Rectora, and Team Member among other affiliations.

The Emmanuel College community extends its congratulations to McLaughlin on her new role and looks forward to her continued leadership in advancing Catholic education within the Archdiocese of Boston.