Catholic Health announces Deacon Frank L. Kurre as President and Chief Executive Officer

Catholic Health announced today that the Most Rev. John O. Barres, Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, and the Corporate Members of Catholic Health have appointed Deacon Frank L. Kurre to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2027.

A Catholic deacon, Kurre brings more than three decades of service to Catholic Health through its boards and committees. He currently serves as Chair of the Transformation Steering Committee and has led health care practices at two global firms, bringing significant experience in organizational transformation and health care leadership. 

“Catholic Health is a special organization with tremendous strengths and opportunities for the future,” said Kurre. “I am honored to serve alongside our physicians, nurses, technicians and employees as Christ’s Healing Hands to our patients and their families. Everything we do must remain rooted in the Catholic faith we proudly proclaim and in our commitment to delivering compassionate health care to all who come to us.” 

As President and CEO, Kurre will lead Catholic Health’s continuing transformation, with the goal of establishing the organization as the premier health system on Long Island. The effort will be grounded in Catholic Health’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. 

Bishop John Barres, Chair of the Corporate Members of Catholic Health, said, “Deacon Kurre brings a record of excellence from both his career and his vocation as a deacon and dedicated family man. His deep commitment to the mission of Catholic Health will be reflected in his service to the clinicians, staff, and all who come seeking care. Deacon Kurre is the unanimous choice of the Corporate Members Board and we are pleased to welcome him as the new leader of our hospitals and related entities.” 

Catholic Health is a highly integrated, faith-based health care system serving Long Island, with approximately $4.5 billion in annual revenues and other operating support and approximately 18,000 employees. Its network is anchored by acute-care hospitals with more than 1,900 certified beds, complemented by Catholic Health Physician Partners, an extensive network of more than 3,700 providers, ambulatory and urgent care locations, primary and specialty physician practices, home care, hospice, rehabilitation and other community-based services. The system provides a broad continuum of care spanning cardiovascular services, cancer care, surgery, neuroscience, musculoskeletal care, women’s health, pediatrics, emergency medicine and behavioral health. Founded in faith and rooted in its Catholic mission, Catholic Health combines clinical excellence with compassion, respect for human dignity and a commitment to expanding access to high-quality care throughout Long Island.