Patty Lansink, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Sioux City, will step down from her position effective Feb. 27. Keehner says, “It is with much sadness that we announce the imminent departure of Patty as our superintendent. She has been a true champion of Catholic education, both as a building principal and superintendent, through the years. She joined the diocesan Catholic Schools Office in 2014 as a part-time assistant superintendent, later served as interim superintendent, and was appointed superintendent in 2018. On her tenure with the diocese, Lansink says, “I am grateful for the years spent serving the Catholic schools in the diocese and the friendships made during my time with the Catholic Schools Office.