Catholic Schools Council

The Catholic Schools Council was established by the Archbishop of Detroit to assist both him and the Superintendent with wise counsel in the apostolate of Catholic education.

Specifically, the Council provides valuable advice and consultation to the Archbishop and the Superintendent that’s consistent with Synod 16, the post synodal letter Unleash the Gospel, and the strategic vision Unleashing Our Catholic Schools. As confirmed by the Holy Spirit in Synod 16, Catholic schools and students are the responsibility of everyone: all bishops, priests, parishes, educators, parents, and the lay faithful. This conviction is a foundational guiding principle in the Council’s efforts to support the work of the Department of Catholic Schools to renew this vital ministry.

Leadership

The Most Reverend Edward Weisenburger
Archbishop of Detroit

The Most Reverend Robert Fisher
Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit

The Very Reverend Timothy Birney
Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia

Eric Haley
Superintendent of Schools

Ben Pogodzinski, Ph.D.
Council Chair
Associate Professor, Wayne State University College of Education

Michael J. Fontana
Member of St. Isidore Parish, Macomb

Salvatore LoRe, Jr.
Associate at Auger Klein Aller Architects

Mark McInerney, J.D.
Council Secretary
Attorney, Clark Hill PLC

John Moore, Ph.D.
Finance and Economics Department Chair and Professor, Walsh College

Dena Premo
CFO, The Boutrous Companies LLC

Dan Weingartz
Chief Executive Officer of W & P Management