BRIDGEPORT—The Diocese of Bridgeport recently announced the appointment of Mrs. Stacie Stueber as its Superintendent of Schools. Stueber, who has served as the diocese’s interim superintendent since July 2024 and as deputy superintendent since 2016, brings over two decades of experience and leadership in Catholic education to her new role.
Under her interim leadership, Stueber implemented key initiatives that enrich the educational experience for all students across all of the diocese’s schools. Her commitment to providing a well-rounded, values-based education that nurtures students intellectually, spiritually and morally aligns with the diocesan mission to form the next generation of Catholic leaders.
“It is a profound honor to serve as Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport,” Stueber said regarding her new role. “I am blessed to work alongside our dedicated teachers and administrators who share a commitment to guiding each child entrusted to their care to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith. Our schools are committed to providing students with an enriching academic program infused with Catholic values, preparing them to become the responsible, thoughtful, and productive Catholic citizens that God intends.”
Originally from the east end of Long Island, N.Y., Stueber is the product of a lifetime of Catholic education. She attended Catholic grammar and high school, and graduated from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield with a bachelor’s degree in English and an education minor. She also holds a master’s degree in liberal studies with an education concentration from Stony Brook University, as well as a master’s degree in Catholic School Leadership and Faith-Based Education from Fordham University. She also received an advanced certificate in school district leadership from Fordham.
In addition to being a lifetime Catholic school student, Stueber has also served the Church as a Catholic educator, teaching elementary grades, technology and English at various Catholic schools on Long Island. Stueber’s first administrator role was as the elementary school principal at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Regional Catholic School in Center Moriches, N.Y. She then came to the Diocese of Bridgeport as deputy superintendent in 2016, before becoming interim superintendent in 2024.
Stueber is also a Catholic school parent. She and her husband Richard have four children, and they attend St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish in Shelton.
With a network of 31 Catholic schools, including 20 diocesan elementary schools, four high schools, and one special needs school, the Diocese of Bridgeport serves nearly 9,000 students throughout Fairfield County. One hundred percent of its high school students graduate, and 99 percent go on to higher education or military service. The diocese’s Catholic schools are renowned for their holistic approach to education, which seeks to enrich the intellectual, social, physical, psychological and spiritual capacities of every child.
“Our partnership with parents and the broader community is central to the Catholic educational experience,” Stueber said. “Together, we create a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to explore their academic potential while grounding their learning in values that promote compassion, justice, and service to others. It is our goal to not only educate but to inspire each young person to become a pillar of our Catholic tradition.”
Bishop Frank J. Caggiano expressed his confidence in Stueber’s leadership.
“Stacie’s dedication to Catholic education and her vision for our schools make her the perfect choice to lead our diocese’s Catholic schools,” the bishop said. “She embodies the spirit of Catholic education, ensuring that our schools remain places where faith and learning come together to transform lives. I have no doubt that she will lead our schools with grace and wisdom.”
