Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend appoints new schools leader as superintendent to retire

Joseph Brettnacher, superintendent of schools in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, will step down as leader of northeast Indiana Catholic schoo...

March 21, 2023
11:18 PM

Joseph Brettnacher, superintendent of schools in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, will step down as leader of northeast Indiana Catholic schools this summer. The diocese announced Associate Superintendent David Maugel will take over the role, effective July 1. Brettnacher, who led the diocese schools, shared news of his retirement in a letter to teachers and administrators Monday. He says he plans to spend more time with family during his retirement. New nickname? South Bend Saint Joseph committee to consider moniker "I have been a teacher, coach, high school principal, president and superintendent; each role brought me great satisfaction during the triumphs and lessons learned during the struggles," Brettnacher wrote.

Carley Lanich