ERIE, Pa. — Erie Catholic School System announced today the addition of two new team members who will support the system’s mission by strengthening communication across its school communities and deepening Catholic identity across all five campuses. Chandler Villanueva has been named Director of Campus Ministry. Through this role, Villanueva will focus on supporting faith formation, spiritual growth, retreat programming, service learning, and liturgical life for students, faculty, staff, and administrators across the Erie Catholic School System. Villanueva brings a strong foundation in Catholic ministry, theology, youth engagement, and service. He has served as a regional youth minister, religious education teacher, long-term volunteer missionary at San Lucas Mission in Guatemala, chaplain’s office intern at Gannon University, and chaplain’s assistant at Saint Mary’s Home of Erie. He also currently serves as part of the faith formation team at Our Lady of Peace Church, where he helps plan and present weekly curriculum for Reconciliation and Confirmation preparation programs. “As Erie Catholic continues to strengthen the ways our campuses form students academically, socially, and spiritually, the Director of Campus Ministry role represents an important investment in our mission and our faith,” said Fr. Kevin Holland, Erie Catholic School System Chaplain. “Chandler brings a heart for ministry, experience working with young people, and a sincere commitment to helping students encounter Christ through prayer, service, retreat experiences, and the daily life of our schools.” In this role, Villanueva will work collaboratively with Erie Catholic leadership, the system chaplain, school principals, parish priests, diocesan clergy, faculty, and staff to support retreats, service projects, school Masses, spiritual formation opportunities, catechist certification, and faith-based programming across the system. Erie Catholic also welcomes Megan Lane as Communications Manager. Lane brings extensive media and advertising experience to the team. Previously, she worked in various roles with iHeart Radio & Media, The Oklahoman/Gannett, KFOR News Channel 4, KWTV News 9, and freelance content writing for Hertz NeverLost GPS. “Strong communication is essential to building trust, supporting families, and telling the story of Erie Catholic with clarity and purpose,” said Travis Washko, President of Erie Catholic School System. “Megan’s background in media, writing, relationship-building, and strategic communication will be a tremendous asset as we continue to strengthen how we communicate across our system and with the wider Erie community.” Together, these two new hires reflect Erie Catholic’s continued commitment to strengthening the student and family experience, supporting school leaders, and advancing the mission of Catholic education in Erie. “We are grateful to welcome both Chandler and Megan to Erie Catholic,” Washko said. “Their roles will support two areas that are central to who we are: forming young people in faith and communicating well with the families and communities we serve.” Both Lane and Villanueva begin their roles with Erie Catholic later this month.