Seton LaSalle Catholic High School Principal Lauren Martin will have a new job next school year.

Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Bishop David Zubik has appointed her superintendent of Catholic Schools effective July 1.

The superintendent search began in January after Michelle Peduto announced her retirement after five years as superintendent and 21 years of service in Catholic education in Pittsburgh.

Peduto stepped down to focus on her health and spend more time with her family as she continues treatment for metastatic breast cancer, according to a diocesan news release.

Diocese officials said Peduto and Assistant Superintendent Sharon Loughran Brown will assist with Martin’s transition.

“Faith is at the heart of everything we do in our schools,” said Zubik in the news release. “Lauren is deeply committed to upholding, cultivating, and promoting the Catholic identity of our schools, while fostering academic excellence and instilling values of compassion, integrity, and service in our professionals and our students. We are pleased to welcome her passion, expertise, and leadership to the School’s Office to contribute to the continued success and growth of Catholic education in Pittsburgh.”

Martin served as an assistant principal, academic affairs at St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel, N.J. and taught English for three years at schools in West Virginia prior to becoming principal at Seton LaSalle. The high school has seen an increase in enrollment with Martin at the helm.

She has a master’s degree in education administration and leadership from Georgian Court University.

Diocese officials commended Martin on her development of an honors program to challenge gifted eighth grade students, and for her efforts in building positive relationships within her faculty and staff, board members, students and their families.

She will soon oversee 10 high schools and 35 elementary schools in the diocese.

“I am humbled to step into the role of superintendent for the diocese of Pittsburgh and serve the people in our Catholic schools,” Martin said in the news release.

“I love Catholic education. My children attend Catholic grade school, and I have a profound appreciation for Catholic grade school administrators, faculty, and staff.

“Having the opportunity to be involved in and support their ministry and the foundation of formation of our youth in the church is very exciting for me.”

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