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Diocese of Pittsburgh school superintendent retiring

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Michelle Peduto

Michelle Peduto is retiring as the Diocese of Pittsburgh’s superintendent of Catholic schools, effective June 30.

Peduto, who has 21 years of service in Catholic education in Pittsburgh, cited her desire to focus on her health and quality time with her family as her reasons for retiring. She is receiving treatment for metastatic breast cancer.

“Now is the time that I want to step back and do things with my family,” Peduto said. “From that standpoint, the prayers and support I’ve received have been so powerful, and so uplifting. I also want to express that I recognize the bravery of others who are going through the very same thing that I am. I know many others are. With the love of God, we all live through life’s challenges to the best of our abilities. I honor and pray for those who wake up and do that every day.”

Peduto, of Sewickley, is credited with supporting Bishop David Zubik’s vision for sustainable, affordable and accessible Catholic education.

She also collaborated with the Rev. Tom Burke on the Catholic Education Plus radio show. Peduto also has overseen significant restructuring to bolster increased education and evangelization efforts among the faithful.

“Michelle supports our Catholic schools with unwavering commitment and dedication,” Zubik said. “Her creative visionary approach has played a vital role in shaping the future of our schools. We are grateful for the impact she has had on Catholic education in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and for who she is as a person, and the warmth she has brought to our diocesan family. Please join me in continued prayers for her in her retirement.”

Peduto will gradually reduce her work schedule in the coming months and plans to participate in the search, hiring and transition process for her successor.

The diocese has advertised for the position.

“Working for the church, and being able to embrace the faith every single day personally and professionally has been an incredible blessing,” Peduto said. “I am grateful for the privilege of working, and building relationships with such wonderful people, including Bishop David Zubik. The hardest part of this is stepping back from that. God places people in our path to enrich our lives in ways we often do not recognize as it is happening. I am the beneficiary of the kindness and support of so many individuals. My gratitude is beyond words. I have seen that it’s the love that we give and that we receive that is the church.”

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