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Rev. Lawrence Lisowski, Pastor
Rev. Larry Lisowski is a native of Chicago and a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago. 
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Cardinal Joseph Bernardin ordained him on May 19, 1984, to serve the people of God. Fr. Larry loves being a parish priest and has been blessed with a number of
assignments that have allowed him to tend to the spiritual needs of those seeking to journey together in the Catholic faith and share in a lifelong relationship with Christ. In July 2014, Fr. Larry answered the call to serve the two parish communities of Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph. He enjoys inviting people to share their gifts and talents to enhance the parishes' life. He is committed to the welcoming spirit present in our worship, prayer, service, and hospitality. For fun, Fr. Larry enjoys zipping around the city on a scooter or bicycle or paddling down a river in a kayak.
 
Ms. Katie Sullivan, Co-Principal
Ms. Sullivan began her education career by establishing
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the Prekindergarten program (including earning their NAEYC accreditation) and teaching Pre-K, Second Grade, and Fourth Grade at St. Mark School in Chicago. In 1998, she moved to Mater Christi School to assume the principal role. In 2002, she worked alongside Father Pat Lee to reopen Immaculate Conception School and serve as its principal. Ms. Sullivan earned her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education from Bradley University and her Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Dominican University. Ms. Sullivan is a lifelong learner and regularly participates in professional development programs, including completing graduate-level coursework in management and education through both the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the School of Education at Harvard University. Ms. Sullivan loves spending time with her family in Chicago and Green Lake, Wisconsin.
She enjoys gardening, watching baseball, and playing tennis.  
 
Ms. Margaret Faller, Co-Principal
MFMs. Faller began her education career teaching First Grade, and in 2019, she began teaching Second Grade at Immaculate Conception—St. Joseph School. After serving as a leadership team member and instructional coach, Ms. Faller joined Ms. Sullivan as Co-Principal in July 2024. Ms. Faller earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN. She obtained a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Curriculum Studies and Leadership at DePaul University. Ms. Faller is a lifelong learner, continuing to work on additional leadership coursework at DePaul. She enjoys working with ICSJ parents, students, and teachers to share her love of learning. Ms. Faller loves spending time with her family in Wisconsin and Missouri, playing tennis, and exploring all Chicago offers.
 
Ms. Lauren Laudick, Assistant Principal & Director of Early Childhood 
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Ms. Lauren Laudick possesses a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. With a passion for learning, Ms. Laudick earned a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from DePaul University and an Executive Master’s Degree from King’s College London in International Education, Administration and Policy. Ms. Laudick has taught children from around the world in Pre-K/Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third Grades over the past eight years. Likewise, Ms. Laudick spearheaded an English as an Additional Language Department at a local international school and currently serves on the DePaul University College of Education Advisory Board. Outside of school, Ms. Laudick is an avid reader and enjoys taking dance classes, skiing, and traveling with friends and family.
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Ms. Claire Cosgrove, Assistant Principal
Ms. Claire Cosgrove holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from DePaul University. She is originally from the northern suburbs of Chicago. She previously taught various grades, including Second Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, Middle School Language Arts, Middle School Math, and Middle School Religion at Immaculate-Conception St. Joseph School. This will be her eighth school year working at ICSJ, and she is excited for a great year of partnering with ICSJ students, families, and faculty. When not working, Claire enjoys
reading, yoga, and spending time with family and friends.