09/08/2026
We are excited to welcome Andrew Bartell as the new Chancellor, Chief Operating Officer and Promoter of Justice for our archdiocese. He was appointed by Archbishop Shawn McKnight and began his role today.
Bartell will serve on the archbishop’s cabinet as a senior leader responsible for translating the archbishop’s vision and mission into actionable strategies. 🤝 His key responsibilities will include leading the design and ex*****on of internal policies and directing the archdiocese’s IT functions. He will ensure that the work carried out by the chancery is efficient and effective in accordance with canon law.
Bartell is the first layperson to serve as Chancellor of our archdiocese.
➡️ Read the full announcement here: https://archkck.org/archbishop-mcknight-appoints-andrew-bartell-as-chancellor-chief-operating-officer-and-promoter-of-justice-for-the-archdiocese-of-kansas-city-in-kansas/