Meet ourTeam

Mary Lenzini Howe is a St. Columba parishioner since 1957 and a St. Columba School Alumna.  

In 2023, she retired from a 10-year position as Commonwealth University’s (Bloomsburg Campus) Director of the Zeigler Institute for Professional Development (ZIPD) Program in the Zeigler College of Business and then as interim principal of St. Columba School during the 2023-24 school year.  

Ms. Howe earned a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Villanova University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater from New York University. She is also credentialed as a SHRM-Certified Senior Professional [SHRM CSP], and Job and Career Development/Transition Coach [JCD/TC].  

Her career has traversed several business industries in leadership positions including VPHR and Marketing for Bloomsburg Health System; mayor and council member of the Town of Bloomsburg; proprietor of La Groceria Italian Deli; and professional vocalist. 

She has served on numerous community, state and national boards, and is currently fulfilling a role as past president for the Susquehanna Human Resource Management Association [SHRMA], and recently served as a past advisory member for the Columbia Montour Area on Aging Agency, the PA Perinatal Quality Initiative, the Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Columba Parish Finance Committee. She also serves in several St. Columba Parish ministries including cantor, lector, and Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion. She has also been a volunteer leader in the RCIA, Cursillo, and True Colors programs in the Harrisburg Diocese.  

In February 2025, Mary will celebrate 40 years of marriage with her spouse, Michael. Together, they provide continued love and support to their oldest daughter Katie and her spouse George Berger, and youngest daughter Aly Howe. They enjoy spending time with their six grandchildren, Gavin, Liam, Maryn, Jameson, Armando and Aria Grace, and their Labradoodle Hazel and cats, Luna & Mister-Mister.