David J. Staub
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg, along with the Board of Directors, are pleased to announce that David J. Staub has been appointed principal of Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown. A 1994 alumnus of Delone Catholic and current football defensive coach, Mr. Staub brings a wealth of knowledge, skills, and love for Catholic education to this position. He will begin his role as principal on July 1, 2025.
“I am inspired by David’s leadership and commitment to Catholic education, which have marked his years of service to our schools. He has proven his ability to lead with passion and creativity, all flowing from his Catholic faith,” said Bishop Senior. “On behalf of the Diocese, I also thank Mr. William Lippe, current Delone Catholic Principal, for his years of service to the school and community.”
“I am incredibly grateful and deeply honored to return to my Alma Mater, Delone Catholic High School, now in the role of Principal. This community helped shape who I am, and I’m truly excited to give back and help guide the next generation of Squires in faith, learning, and service,” said Staub.
“Dave Staub loves Delone and the Delone community. He is determined to drive the school’s mission forward, and his entrepreneurial spirit will be a great asset to the school,” said Daniel Breen, Secretary for Catholic Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese.
Mr. Staub, a resident of McSherrystown, received his bachelor’s degree from Lebanon Valley College and a master’s degree from McDaniel College in Westminster, Md. Mr. Staub has a history of service in the Catholic schools in the Diocese, working as a math teacher at Delone Catholic, principal at Saint Joseph Catholic School in Hanover and currently serving as Principal at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in McSherrystown. Mr. Staub is strongly committed to his Catholic faith and is active in his home parish. He and his wife, Michele, have five children. They are parishioners at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in McSherrystown.
Delone Catholic High School serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The school’s mission is to educate and challenge “students spiritually, academically, physically, socially and aesthetically within the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. This challenge will inspire students to encounter Jesus Christ personally and to “Be Doers of the Word.” (James 1:22)” Delone Catholic has been serving students and families for more than 80 years. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Pennsylvania State Department of Education, offering a diverse number of academic courses. Recently, Delone Catholic celebrated 12 members of the Class of 2025 who earned recognition as AP Scholars, AP Scholars with Honors, and AP Scholars of Distinction. The graduating class of 2024 earned a total of $12,467,620 in scholarship money. Of the colleges and universities students attended, they averaged $48,000 per student in tuition scholarships. Delone Catholic offers seven AP courses, and 74% of students taking AP courses get a 3 or higher. Delone Catholic has a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio. For more information, visit www.delonecatholic.org.
The Diocese of Harrisburg has almost 10,000 students enrolled in 33 schools. To learn more about Catholic education in the Diocese of Harrisburg, visit www.GoCatholicSchools.org.
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The Diocese of Harrisburg was established on March 3, 1868. It has 97 parishes and missions, 34 Catholic schools, and is home to approximately 201,000 registered Catholics throughout its 15 counties. To learn more about the Diocese and its ministries, visit www.hbgdiocese.org.
