Father Frank holds a Doctor of Ministry in Adult Spiritual Formation from The Catholic University of America. His academic credentials also include a Bachelor of Arts in History (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and a Master of Arts in Church History from The Catholic University of America, a Master of Divinity from Washington Theological Union, and a Master of Science in Church Management from Villanova University School of Business.

 

A native of Hammonton, New Jersey, Father Frank is the eldest of four sons of the late Frank Donio and Angela Donio. He made his first consecration as a Pallottine in 1986 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1994. He previously served as Chaplain at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School from 1994 to 1997.

 

Brother Jim, SAC, will continue to serve as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and Rector of Bishop Eustace Preparatory School. The longest-serving Pallottine at Bishop Eustace, Brother Jim, remains a central figure in the school's spiritual and educational life.

 

Also resuming his service on the Board of Trustees is Reverend Father Bernie Carman, SAC, a member of the Class of 1971. A graduate of Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, Father Bernie has previously served the school as a member of the Theology Department, Vice Rector, and Chaplain, and maintains a deep and lasting commitment to the mission of Catholic education.

 

The leadership of Father Frank, Brother Jim, and Father Bernie reflects the enduring Pallottine presence at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School and the school’s continued commitment to faith formation, academic excellence, and service to the Church.