BAYONNE – The principal of the city’s only Catholic grammar school has been relieved of his post and a temporary replacement has already been named, multiple sources confirmed on March 4.
Joseph Moran was let go on Monday, March 2, according to an individual familiar with the situation.
Sister Rita Marie Fritzen has been named the interim principal. A search for a permanent replacement for the post has begun.
The Archdiocese of Newark confirmed that Moran was terminated, but spokesman Jim Goodness said the basis for that move could not be discussed because it was a personnel matter.
Goodness did discuss the interim hire, however.
“She’s a Franciscan sister who’s had two decades of experience, both as a teacher and as an administrator,” Goodness said. “The school has good leadership going forward.”
Fritzen is a former assistant superintendent in the Diocese of Paterson’s school system.
The release of Moran was a “big shock” for the school community, a source said. He had been seen at school on Monday morning.
“We certainly wish Mr. Moran well in his new endeavors,” Goodness said. – Joseph Passantino
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