Piper Fellow:
Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, O.P.

Having recently assisted the Diocese of Phoenix with the opening of the newest Catholic high school in Arizona, Sister Mary Jordan continues to lead the school with emphasis on creating culture that is informed by faith in Jesus Christ. St. John Paul II Catholic High School is a co-educational diocesan high school serving students in grades 9-12 and offers academic classes to meet the educational needs of its college-prep students. The school’s four-year ethics program provides the students with philosophical formation and development of critical thinking skills. In just four years, the students have inspired the formation of 15 athletic teams. Choral music, band, drama, and the arts are also important components of the school’s culture.

During the Piper Fellowship, Sister Mary Jordan hopes to develop skills that will help her better serve families in the West Valley, especially Hispanic Catholics, who represent the majority of students enrolled at St. John Paul II. She will participate in the Encuentro Program at Boston College. Sister Mary Jordan also plans to make several site visits and experience a Spanish Immersion program to improve her ability to understand and communicate in Spanish. She will also focus on leadership training in Advancement to prepare for the future growth of St. John Paul II Catholic High School.