Glynn in failing health, Cardinal O'Connell appoints Rev. Joseph Bonner as Parish Administrator. Glynn's pastoral tenure of almost 44 years terminated by death. Bonner becomes pastor. 1940 19th century mansion at 44 Myrtle Street acquired in foreclosure proceeding and converted to Girls' High School. Curriculum expanded to include 12th grade and business related subjects.
School wins state accreditation for award of high school diploma.
In February ten degree weather, three-alarm fire does extensive damage to Convent Hall, as the original convent became known. Increased school enrollments prompting increase in faculty necessitates addition to the New Convent. Rev. James J. Mooney becomes St. Mary's third pastor. 1957 Original rectory falling victim to lack of maintenance and obsolescence, Msgr. Mooney arranges for purchase of site on Myrtle Street adjacent to Girls' High School for new rectory when funds for construction become available.