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Mary C. Uhler, Catholic Herald Staff

Amy Yanzer enjoys working for diocesan Office of Worship as associate director

MADISON — Amy Yanzer has been enjoying her work as associate director of the Office of Worship in the Diocese of Madison.

“I’m thrilled to be here,” she said in an interview. “The working environment is positive, and the people are gracious.

Work in office

Patrick Gorman, director of the Office of Worship, said, “Amy has been a great colleague and helper here in the office. I can’t imagine getting through this pandemic without her! She brings great ideas and looks at things from a different perspective than I do.

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Kevin Wondrash

Damian Lenshek named Director of Cemeteries

MADISON — Damian Lenshek, who joined the Diocese of Madison in October as Manager of Special Projects, has been named Diocesan Director of Cemeteries.

Msgr. James Bartylla, diocesan administrator, and Eric Schiedermayer, director of the diocesan curia, announced that Damian Lenshek has been appointed Diocesan Director of Cemeteries, effective immediately.

Lenshek will take over diocesan cemeteries, while continuing to assist with a number of diocesan projects in the chancery.

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Pregnancy Helpline, Inc. of Madison, For the Catholic Herald

Pregnancy Helpline names new executive director

MADISON — At the annual Comedy Night Benefit this spring, the Pregnancy Helpline made an exciting announcement. They introduced their new Executive Director, Stephanie Ehle, to their crowd of supporters.

Stephanie Ehle, MS, CWP and owner of a local wellness company, steps into this new role as the previous director, Alissa Hirscher, hands over the reins after nearly six years of service.

New executive director

Ehle is excited to take on the challenge of leading the Helpline through its next chapter. She has a background in health and wellness, and is a parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Monona, in addition to being a mom of two young children. She has worked for a large healthcare company, as well as started her own business.

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Kevin Wondrash

Wisconsin Catholic Conference has new associate director

MADISON — Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC) Executive Director Kim Wadas has announced the appointment of Larry Haas of Waunakee as associate director for education and health care policy. He began his duties October 1.

Haas earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Norbert College in De Pere and his Master’s Degree in Business Management from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee.

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Kevin Wondrash

Director of new homeless resource center named

MADISON — Two dozen years of experience in outreach and management are some of the strong leadership skills Judith Metzger will provide as the new director of the day resource center for the homeless at 615 E. Washington Ave. near downtown Madison.

Metzger has been hired to operate the center when it opens next year by Catholic Charities Madison, who is in a partnership with Dane County.

“I am impressed by the high standards and commitment to excellence in delivering widespread services to individuals and families in need,” Metzger said.

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Chris Lee

John Huebscher to retire as WCC executive director

MADISON — The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC) announced that Executive Director John Huebscher will retire in January and Associate Director Kim Wadas will succeed him.

The WCC was organized by the state’s Catholic bishops in 1969 for the purpose of coordinating various interdiocesan activities and public affairs interests of the five Roman Catholic dioceses in Wisconsin on a statewide level.

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