ST. ANNA SCHOOL - Key Persons
Bishop McManus ordained him a transitional deacon Dec. 20, 2014. He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Worcester by Bishop McManus on June 20, 2015, in St. Paul Cathedral. His first assignment was as associate pastor, Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Leominster 2015 - 2018.
His second assigment was administrator Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Winchendon, since Sept. 28, 2018 - 2020.
Father Carlos A. Ruiz was named pastor of St. Anna Parish & school, Leominster, on February 26 2020.
Carlos Andres Ruiz, son of Juan C. Ruiz and Maria V. Vasquez, was born Nov. 15, 1987, in Medellin, Colombia.
He studied at Instituto Parroquial Jesus de la Buena Esperanza and got his bachelor's in philosophy from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Colombia.
He came to the United States in 2011 to study for the priesthood for the Worcester Diocese. He lived at Holy Name of Jesus House of Studies and studied English at Clark University. He got his bachelor's in sacred theology and master's of divinity from St. Mary's Seminary & University, Baltimore.
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- Member of the Advisory Board
Mr. Creaven is a C.P.A and C.V.A. with Stolberg, Ebbeling, and Blanchette, LLP., where he holds a partnership. Mr. Creaven has children who attend St. Anna Catholic School's middle school program.
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- Member of the Advisory Board
- Information Technology Vice President at State Street Corporation
Mr. Cristoforo is an Information Technology Vice President at State Street Corporation, a financial services and holding company, where he has worked for over 23 years. He has two daughters in the elementary grades that attend St. Anna Catholic School. Jerry and his family are members of Saint Anna Parish.
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- Member of the Advisory Board
Ms. Karen DiNardo retired as a Deputy Superintendent with the Mass Department of Correction after 35 years of service in Public Safety. Her daughter, Samantha, is an alumni of St. Anna School. Karen is a lifelong parishioner of St. Anna Church.
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- Grades 7 - 8 Math and Grades 3 - 8 Physical Education / Dfarnsworth Stannaleom.Org
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- Member of the Advisory Board
- Member of St. Anna Parish
- Member of St. Anna Society
- Parish Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Donlan is an active member of St. Anna Parish and the St. Anna Society. She is the bookkeeper for the school and handles all of our FACTS accounts.
Mrs. Castriotta-Donlan is an active member of St. Anna Society the parish and serves as the rectory administrative assistant. Mrs. Castriotta-Donlan's daughters graduated from St. Anna Catholic School.
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- Grade 4 & 5 Math and Science & Grade 4 Religion / Dlemay Stannaleom.Org
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- Middle School Religion Co - Teacher & SAS Spiritual Life
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- Administrative Secretary
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- Technology / Design Lab / Sfarnsworth Stannaleom.Org
I am married to Mr. Farnsworth.(That's right...the P.E. and math teacher here at St . Anna) We have 3 beautiful, grown-up children, Josh, Keith and Kristin who we are so proud of. We also have 3 amazing grandsons -Cooper, Milo, and Nathan. They make us smile and supply us with endless stories. We are blessed to see them often.
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- Grades 6 - 8 Science and Grade 8 Math / Eellis Stannaleom.Org
Ms. Kate Conlon will be our teacher for our PreK 3-4 year olds. Ms. Conlon holds a BS in Education from Westfield State College. She has teaching experience at the preschool level and is certified from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Ms. Siobhan Raymond will be our teacher for our PreK 4-5 year olds. Ms.Raymond holds a Masters of Education from Franklin Pierce University. She has over ten years experience teaching at the preschool level and holds a Massachusetts Director II certification through the Department of Early Education and Care
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- Member of the Advisory Board
- Special Education Teacher and Administrator at Lighthouse School, Inc
Mrs. Hirst is a Special Education teacher and administrator at Lighthouse School, Inc., where she has worked for 32 years. Her son, Anthony, is a graduate of St. Anna Catholic School.
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- Member of the Advisory Board
- Members of the Advisory Board
- SimplexGrinnell As the Senior Manager of Government Services
Mr. Morizzo works for SimplexGrinnell as the Senior Manager of Government Services. He is a parishioner of St. Anna Catholic Church.
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- Member of the Advisory Board
Mrs. Shanley has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Regis College in Weston, MA and a Master of Science degree from Boston University. She has a rewarding career in marketing and advertising sales operations. A highlight of her career was working as a Director of Advertising Operations for TV One, LLC. She recently started a new job at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. She currently has two children enrolled in Saint Anna School. She is a proud graduate of St. Anna and has enjoyed serving on the school's Gala committee.
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- Member of the Advisory Board
Mrs. Hall is Saint Anslem College graduate and prashioner at St. Anna parish. When the Air Force reassigned her husband to Hanscom, the couple first searched for the right school before looking for their home. When they found St. Anna's, they knew they had found it! Mrs. Hall has two children currently attending St. Anna's elementary school program, and two more children who will be students in the years to come.