St. Paul's hires advancement director

WORCESTER – St. Paul Diocesan Jr./Sr. High School has hired a director of institutional advancement, Sherry Leger Callahan.  

Ms. Callahan was employed at Veterans Inc., a non-profit organization, where she served as the communications and fundraising events manager. She has experience in development, corporate sponsorship and event management. She has a passion for the importance of a Catholic education. 

Prior to Veterans Inc., Ms. Callahan served as the corporate experience manager for the Worcester Bravehearts. She developed business relationships in Worcester. Early years of her career included an appointment as vice president of marketing for a large commercial real estate firm in Boston. 

She also started a marketing consulting business and served on a variety of local boards and associations including the North Worcester Business Association, Worcester Rotary Club, and various Junior Leagues.  

She is a graduate of St. Bernard High School in Fitchburg and Framingham State University.   

“I am thrilled to be part of this exciting time for St. Paul. The opportunity supports both my professional passion for advancement and my personal sentiment for a Catholic education,” said Ms. Callahan in a press release from the school.  

Michael Clark, Head of School, said, “With the merger of the two Worcester diocesan schools, St. Peter Marian and Holy Name Central Catholic High School and the retirement of all outstanding secondary school debt we're especially well-poised to engage the work of institutional advancement and philanthropy from a position of strength.”