The Archdiocese of Kansas City has engaged Partners in Mission Search Solutions, the retained search division of Partners in Mission, a nationally respected consulting firm dedicated exclusively to advancing excellence in Catholic school leadership and mission-driven organizations.

Partners in Mission brings deep understanding of Catholic education, informed by both professional expertise and personal commitment to the Church’s mission. Their consultants have partnered with archdioceses, religious congregations, school boards, and Catholic institutions across the country to identify and secure exceptional leaders for a wide range of senior Catholic school and diocesan leadership roles.

Partners in Mission is honored to collaborate with the Archdiocese in this important work of discernment as it seeks its next Superintendent of Schools.

The Search Committee is entrusted with leading the search for the next Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Kansas City, with professional guidance and support from Partners in Mission.

Working in close collaboration, the Committee will oversee the full search process, including reviewing and evaluating candidate applications, conducting interviews with semi-finalists and finalists, and coordinating structured opportunities for appropriate stakeholder engagement with leading candidates.

Following these interactions, the Committee will carefully consider all community feedback, references, and background information before submitting a recommendation to the Archbishop for consideration and final approval.

The Search Committee is committed to conducting a process that is prayerful, rigorous, fair, and inclusive, while also honoring the confidentiality necessary to attract and discern the strongest possible pool of candidates for this vital leadership role.

The Archdiocese of Kansas City invites broad and meaningful participation in the search for its next Superintendent of Schools. Community engagement is an essential part of this discernment process and will be incorporated in several intentional ways.

Partners in Mission will administer a community-wide survey to gather input from key stakeholders, including pastors, principals, faculty, staff, parents, students, and other partners in Catholic education. This feedback will help inform the Search Committee’s understanding of the priorities, leadership qualities, and opportunities most critical for the future of Catholic schools across the Archdiocese.

In addition, Partners in Mission will conduct listening sessions with representative stakeholder groups to gain deeper insight into the strengths of the school system, current realities, and hopes for continued growth and mission impact.

Throughout the search, the Archdiocesan community is encouraged to remain engaged by reviewing updates shared by the Search Committee and visiting this webpage for communications regarding the process, timeline, and key milestones. Once finalists are identified, select stakeholder representatives will be invited to participate in structured opportunities to meet the candidates and provide feedback. This feedback will play an important role in informing the Search Committee’s final recommendation.

Above all, the Archdiocese asks the community to pray for the members of the Search Committee and for the candidates as this important work of discernment unfolds, trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit to lead Catholic education forward.