CHARLOTTE — The Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Schools Superintendent Dr. Janice Ritter has announced her plan to retire.
Dr. Ritter has worked for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Charlotte since 1997.
Dr. Ritter has decided to retire as superintendent effective June 14, according to a release from Father Roger Arnsparger, vicar of education.
“We will miss her energetic and creative leadership,” Father Arnsparger said. “We are all very grateful for her professional and generous commitment to the Diocese of Charlotte and specifically to all who are a part of the Catholic schools of the diocese.”
Dr. Ritter served as principal of St. Patrick School from June 1997 to June 1999, assistant superintendent of Catholic schools from June 1999 to June 2012 (twice serving as acting superintendent), and superintendent of Catholic schools from June 2012 to June 2019.
“Her professional organization of the Catholic Schools Office and staff, her support and leadership of the principals and teachers, her direction and implementation of the accreditation of all 19 schools, and her development of so many projects and programs which have enriched the Catholic Schools, have all brought great benefit of the diocese,” Father Arnsparger said.
A search committee process will begin for hiring a new superintendent of the diocesan Catholic schools. The search process will invite applications from people within the Catholic Schools Office, the Catholic schools, and from qualified individuals in the diocese and beyond.
The Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Schools are comprised of 19 schools across the diocese, educating students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade.
— Catholic News Herald