McCarron brings passion for Catholic education to new role

Key takeaways:

Sister Patricia McCarron assumes role as superintendent of Catholic schools in Baltimore .

Oversees 54 schools with nearly 25,000 students.

Brings decades of leadership from Notre Dame Prep .

Focus on faith, academic excellence, and accessibility.

In January 2025, Sister Patricia McCarron was named superintendent of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, overseeing 54 schools and nearly 25,000 students. She spent more than two decades leading Notre Dame Prep in Towson.

The Daily Record spoke with her about her passion for education , vision, priorities and the path ahead for Catholic education in the Baltimore region.

The Daily Record: You’ve served 35 years as a School Sister of Notre Dame. What sparked your initial calling to religious life, an