October 30, 2015

Robert Bridges is named as new president of Cathedral High School

Special to The Criterion

Robert BridgesRobert Bridges will become the sixth president of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis starting on July 1, 2016.

“We are most fortunate that Rob has enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to become Cathedral’s next president and is eager to take Cathedral forward at this exciting time,” said Matt Cohoat, chair of the Cathedral board of directors, in announcing the selection on Oct. 22.

“Rob is an exceptional leader who brings passion for Catholic education, scholarship and an understanding of Holy Cross values to this leadership role.”

A press release from the private, Catholic high school also shared this information about its new president:

“Bridges brings to the school deep experience in Catholic education, both as a teacher and as a leader. He began his career as a Peace Corps volunteer. Upon his return to the United States, he worked with prison schools, as well as inner-city schools through a Peace Corps Fellowship at Columbia University.”

He has previously served as a teacher, a coach and a principal at both the elementary school level and the high school level in Michigan. He currently leads Muskegon Catholic Central, a Catholic school system in Michigan from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. He brings international experience, as well, having worked in Brazil at the American School in Rio de Janeiro.

“I am humbled and honored to be selected as the next president of Cathedral,” Bridges says. “My family and I are excited to join a new Catholic community with strong traditions of high achievement and service to others. I am committed to ensuring Cathedral’s continued viability and vibrancy for another generation of students in the Holy Cross tradition.”

Bridges and his wife Marcia have four children.

He earned his bachelor’s degree at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Ind., and his master’s degree in education from Columbia University in New York. He is currently completing his doctorate in Catholic Educational Leadership at The Catholic University of America in Washington. †

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