Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Superintendent of Catholic Schools steps down

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) – Dr. Vince Cascone, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, will step down from his position effective June 1.

Archbishop Shawn McKnight announced Feb. 20 that Cascone, who also serves as division secretary for the Offices of Catholic Schools, Marriage and Family Life, and Children’s Catechesis, has led the archdiocese’s Catholic school system for seven years.

“I am grateful to Dr. Cascone for his faithful service to our Archdiocese,” said McKnight. “Under his leadership, important initiatives were advanced, including the transition to a Catholic-focused accreditation process, the establishment of the Commission on Education, and expanded support for schools in enrollment management and marketing. These efforts have strengthened our schools and their mission.”

During his tenure, Cascone oversaw the archdiocese’s educational operations and strategic planning efforts. His resignation comes as the archdiocese reports a ‘period of transition’ in its educational leadership.

Cascone will remain in his current role until his effective departure date to ensure stability and continuity during the interim period.

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has engaged Partners in Mission, a national Catholic education consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and mission strengthening for Catholic schools and institutions, to assist in the superintendent search.

The Archdiocese says church leaders and school administrators will have opportunities to provide input in the search process, with details to be announced in coming weeks.

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