O’Keefe to lead Catholic Academy

Daniel O’Keefe has been named president of the Catholic Academy of Sussex County.

He is the third president to preside over Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School, Pope John XXIII Middle School and Pope John XXIII High School beginning Friday, Aug. 1.

He succeeds Father Michael Parisi, diocesan vicar general and pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Mountain Lakes.

O’Keefe has nearly 40 years of experience as a Catholic administrator and educator, most recently as principal and president of Cardinal Spellman in the Bronx.

“Mr. O’Keefe brings significant experience in Catholic education and leadership that will undoubtedly strengthen the Academy and lead it to a bright future of vibrant growth, offering the best of Catholic education to every student and family in Sussex County and beyond,” said Bishop Kevin Sweeney of the Diocese of Paterson.

O’Keefe lives in Sussex County and has held several positions at Cardinal Hayes High School, John S. Burke Catholic High School and Cathedral Prep Seminary.

He currently serves as president of the Catholic Schools Administrators Association of New York State, representing more than 350 Catholic schools, and as president of the Metropolitan New York Catholic High School Presidents’ Association.

“As I begin my new leadership role with the Catholic Academy, I want to express my eager anticipation to work collaboratively with faculty, administration, alumni and families of the Academy,” he said.

“Together, we will continue to foster an enriching academic environment that promotes a positive, nurturing Catholic culture and inspires our students to achieve their full potential.”