Kansas Catholic Leader Resigns After Nearly a Decade

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The Diocesan Bishops of the Roman Catholic Church in Kansas have announced the resignation of Executive Director Chuck Weber, who will step down on May 31 after nearly eight years in the role. The Kansas Catholic Conference, which serves as the Catholic Church's voice on key policy issues across the state, is now conducting a national search to find Weber's replacement.

Why it matters

The executive director position at the Kansas Catholic Conference plays a vital role in representing the state's bishops on legislation and public policy, advocating for positions rooted in Catholic teaching while building relationships with lawmakers and community leaders. The transition in leadership comes at a critical time for the organization as it continues its policy work.

The details

Chuck Weber has led the Kansas Catholic Conference's efforts to influence public policy on issues ranging from religious freedom to the sanctity of life and family well-being. In a Facebook post, the conference expressed its appreciation for Weber's leadership and commitment over the past eight years. Church leaders said the next executive director will need to be a 'faithful and forward-thinking leader with a strong grounding in Catholic social teaching and the prudence to engage effectively in the public square'.

• Chuck Weber will step down as executive director on May 31, 2026.
• The Kansas Catholic Conference is conducting a national search to find Weber's replacement in the coming months.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Kansas Catholic Conference said its policy work will continue during the transition, with more details about the leadership search expected in the coming weeks.