Marsha Stenzel to Retire

The following letter was sent from BISHOP JOHN M. QUINN to diocesan staff on April 6, 2022.

Dear Co-workers in the Pastoral Center,

It is with mixed emotions, that I formally announce that Marsha Stenzel, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, will be retiring effective July 1, 2022. Marsha began her role with the Diocese on July 1, 2011, after serving St. Felix Catholic School in Wabasha for 30 years, first as a teacher and eventually as School Administrator. In addition to earning both a Masters and Specialist degrees in education while at St. Felix, she also had many accomplishments during her 11 years as Superintendent. These included, namely, leading the review and upgrading of our curriculum for all our diocesan Catholic schools, integrating consistent standards for our various school boards and committees, and helping all our schools weather the many challenges brought about by the on-going pandemic. All students, teachers, administrators and parents in the Diocese have been affected by Marsha’s love and commitment to education, compassion and kindness toward all, strong work ethic and positive leadership style. She has set the standard for future diocesan leaders in Catholic education.

Looking forward, the Diocese will begin the process of filling the Superintendent role in the next week or so. It is the goal to bring a new person on board by July 1, 2022. I am most grateful that Marsha has agreed to stay on in a limited capacity once a new person is hired, in order to have as smooth of a transition as possible.

Congratulations to Marsha on her well-deserved retirement. May God bless her and her family (especially Larry) as she begins a new chapter in her life.

Sincerely in Christ,

+John M. Quinn