Marian Catholic High School has announced that Vince Kridinski (class of 1981), who has served as the school’s president since 2016, will retire at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
Vince Kridinski
“After prayerful consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided to step down as president of Marian Catholic Church at the end of this semester,” Kridinski said. “It is an honor to lead this wonderful school and I look forward to supporting a smooth transition. I am deeply grateful for the trust and support of the Marian community throughout my stay here and look forward to working with the school under new leadership.” I look forward to seeing its continued success.”
Mr. Kridinski’s journey with Marian Catholic began in 1989 when he was invited to serve on the Alumni Committee. A few years later, he was asked to join the Laity Advisory Board, which he served on until 2009.
He then moved to the Board of Directors, where he served as Vice President for Institutional Advancement until 2013, when he was inducted into the Marian Catholic Church Hall of Fame as Alumnus of the Year. He was appointed the first lay president of Marian Catholic Church in June 2016, after serving in the position for four years.
During his tenure, Kridinski remained committed to furthering Marian Catholic’s mission as a Catholic and Dominican school. Under his leadership, the school has experienced significant growth in key areas including financial stability, employee benefits, facility upgrades, and program expansion.
Marian Catholic Board of Directors Chairman Mike Riordan, Class of 1985, expressed his gratitude to Mr. Kridinski for his contributions.
“On behalf of the entire Marian Catholic High School Board of Directors, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Vince for his years of service, especially his role as Marian Catholic’s first lay president,” Riordan said. “Having served through difficult times, including the years of COVID-19, Vince has led the school with sincere passion, always keeping Dominican charisma at the forefront of decision-making. Springfield His dedication to the Dominican Sisters and the entire Marian Catholic community is undeniable, and we will forever be grateful for his unwavering dedication to the school.”
The Marian Catholic Board of Directors will begin the search for Mr. Kridinski’s replacement. Interested candidates can view the job description at www.marianchs.com/about/employment.
