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Vice President for Mission

St. Mary's College
149 Le Mans Hall
Notre Dame, IN  46556

To apply, see here.

Description

Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana seeks a Vice President for Mission to begin as soon as possible, or by June 1, 2025.

As an officer of the College and a member of the President’s Executive Team, the Vice President for Mission partners with the President and other Executive Team members to advance the College mission and to lead a periodic assessment of the effectiveness and relevance of the mission and Catholic identity of the College. The Vice President also assists the President of the College in maintaining a constructive relationship with the local Bishop and other representatives of the Church.

The Vice President is responsible for developing and implementing programming and education that animates the entire community around the charism of the Sisters of the Holy Cross—not only their history and values, but also their ongoing lived mission, a mission that Saint Mary’s College is part of. The Vice President maintains a relationship with the President of the Sisters of the Holy Cross in order to ensure a natural channel for sharing vision and ideas between the Congregation and the College. 

The VP directly supervises the directors of two separate units: the Center for Faith, Action, and Ministry (CFAM) and the Center for the Study of Spirituality (CFSS). The VP for Mission chairs, shapes, and guides the Mission Council and shepherds the sustainability efforts of the College—chairing the Sustainability Committee, which is guided by our commitment to Laudato Sí. In addition, the Vice President’’s work is horizontal in nature as it aims to engage and inspire the entire community around our historic commitments to learning, to faith and spirituality, to justice for marginalized communities, and to community.

The VP for Mission is a leader who exemplifies how the mission can be lived.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Committed Roman Catholic.
  • Master’s degree in theology, religious studies, divinity, or related field required. PhD or earned doctorate preferred.
  • Openness to and understanding of religious sponsorship.
  • Interest in the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross and their charism.
  • Commitment to fostering a Catholic, Holy Cross education; to hiring and retaining a diverse staff, and to supporting faculty teaching, research, and service in collaboration with the provost.
  • Strong commitment to the vision, mission and values of Saint Mary’s College.
  • Demonstrated collaborative leadership.
  • Relevant administrative experience in mission integration and Mission advancement in a higher education setting.
  • Personal characteristics including integrity, vision, and creativity.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Posted 2.5.25

Director of Liturgical Music

Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church
4112 McClay Rd
St. Charles, MO  63304
https://stsja.org

 

Submit resumes to: Rev. Chuck Barthel at frbarthel@atsja.org by March 28, 2025.

Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church, a vibrant suburban parish of 2,000 households in St. Peters, Missouri, is seeking a Director of Liturgical Music. This is a full-time position that includes both evening and weekend hours.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Possess and demonstrate excellent skills as both an organist and a pianist;
  • Have experience leading and working with cantors, choirs, students, and other musicians of various ages;
  • Be familiar with a diverse musical repertoire that is taken from both traditional and contemporary liturgical music; and
  • Demonstrate a proficiency in using technology and multimedia communication.

The applicant must be a practicing Catholic and possess at least a bachelor's degree in liturgy or liturgical music AND three years ministerial experience in a pastoral setting. Salary and benefits are based on the scale recommended by the Archdiocese of St. Louis and other professional organizations. The church has a Viscount Hybrid organ and a Kawai Artist Grand Piano. A more detailed job description will be made available upon request.

The start date is open ended.

Posted 1.17.25
 

Director of Faith Formation for Marriage and Family Life

Diocese of Erie
429 East Grandview Blvd.
Erie, PA  16504

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, certifications, references and a signed and completed job application  form in one of two ways:

  1. Email all materials to: hrinfo@eriercd.org. (Application form must be scanned, completed, signed, and scanned.)
  2. Mail to HR, Attn: Director of Faith Formation for Marriage and Family Life Search, 429 East Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504

 For best consideration, please apply by October 30, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Full position profile and application may be found at https://www.erieocd.org/employment.html.

The primary responsibility of the Director of Faith Formation for Marriage and Family Life is the development of programs and activities that supports the Catholic faithful in significant phases of marriage and family life. This person is responsible for the faithful transmission of Catholic doctrine in faith and morals as defined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and described in recent papal documents, Evangelii Gaudium, Catechesi Tradendae. The director is responsible for the development of a diverse variety of initiatives to enrich faith within family life in all its phases. The director will identify, prepare, and assist volunteer lay leaders, clergy, and parish staff to work with individuals, couples or families who will benefit from the programs of the Faith Formation Department.

Responsibilities:

  • Functions as an integral member of the Faith Formation team and collaborates with the Faith Formation team members in developing the goals and objectives for the Faith Formation Department, especially the 6th to 12th grade Faith Formation process.
  • Administers and monitors all family life programs with attention to effective response to all parishes, ministries, and community groups.
  • Coordinates, oversees, and supervises Pre-Cana, Nova and Engagement Encounter, weekend programs throughout the Diocese. Provides on-going training, new team orientations, resources, networking, and support of such programs.
  • Coordinates FOCCUS trainings (inventory used for marriage prep) for new priests, deacons and others annually or as needed.
  • Coordinates and acts as a liaison with various marriage and family life movements including, but not limited to Worldwide Marriage Encounter, Catholic Engagement Encounter, Hispanic Marriage Encounter, Retrouvaille.
  • Supervises the Integrity and Virtue Office Coordinator in providing Chastity programming and education for the diocese.
  • Oversees Natural Family Planning programs for married and engaged couples.
  • Coordinates wedding anniversary celebrations within the diocese.
  • Coordinates periodic marriage enrichment events.
  • Represents the Family Life ministry at diocesan, regional and national meetings, and/or events, such as the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministries Conference.
  • Develops social media presence for families utilizing a variety of media to promote multiple programs for individuals and families.
  • Maintains current knowledge of social, spiritual, and developmental aspects of marriage, parenting and family life and maintain current resources for each.
  • Serves as diocesan representatives for public speaking or print resources for parishes, schools, or other organizations in the area of marriage and family life.
  • Assists Executive Director in preparing and managing budget.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Faith Formation.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in theology, marriage and family ministry, religious studies, pastoral ministry, or related field.
  • A minimum of three years of professional experience in a pastoral, therapeutic or human services field, with emphasis on and knowledge of Catholic teaching. Demonstrated experience in leadership and management of volunteers, including fiscal responsibility.
  • Must be a practicing Roman Catholic with a strong faith commitment, dedicated to Gospel values, with a mission-driven understanding of “Catholic Family” and dedicated to promoting the Church’s vision for lifelong faith formation.
  • Must have valid driver’s license.

Note:    The Diocese of Erie retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Posted: 10.11.24
 

Director of Faith Formation for Young Adult and Youth Ministry

Diocese of Erie
429 East Grandview Blvd.
Erie, PA  16504

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, certifications, references and a signed and completed job application Form in one of two ways:

  1. Email all materials to: hrinfo@eriercd.org. (Application form must be scanned, completed, signed, and scanned.)
  2. Mail to HR, Attn: Director of Faith Formation for Young Adult and Youth Ministry Search, 429 East Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504

For best consideration, please apply by October 30, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Full position profile and application may be found at  https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html.

The primary responsibility of the Director of Faith Formation for Young Adult and Youth Ministry is to develop ministry opportunities, provide training, support, and resources in the diocese for young adult and youth ministry. This person is responsible for the faithful transmission of Catholic doctrine in faith and morals as defined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and described in recent papal documents, Evangelii Gaudium, Catechesi Tradendae. The director supervises and participates in the diocesan efforts for ministry to/and with young adults, college students, youth and various staff and volunteers who assist with these ministries from the parishes and schools within the Diocese of Erie.

Responsibilities:

  • Functions as an integral member of the Faith Formation Team and collaborates with the Faith Formation team members in implementing the newly instituted Faith Formation Process for youth in grades 6-12 as well as, developing other goals and objectives for the Faith Formation Department.
  • Promotes a comprehensive approach to youth and young adult ministry in the diocese utilizing the U.S. Bishops’ documents including, but not limited to, Renewing the Vision, Sons and Daughters of the Light and Empowered by the Spirit. Has a familiarity with the National Catechetical Directory.
  • Provides training, support, formation and resources in youth and young adult ministry for pastors, parish youth and young adult personnel, college campus ministers and volunteers.
  • Develops and builds strong relationships with pastors and youth and young adult ministers. Fosters collaborative, positive working relationships with parishes, colleges, Catholic schools, diocesan departments, and diocesan staff.
  • Facilitates the visioning, creation and development of diocesan programs and other forms of outreach to youth, young adults, and college students in the Diocese of Erie (i.e., Middle School Retreats, NCYC).
  • Assists the Executive Director of Faith Formation in the development of budget.
  • Supervises diocesan campus ministry personnel and coordinates diocesan efforts in campus ministry.
  • Attends or delegates attendance at required, relevant or collaborative meetings, events, and programs.
  • Maintains active membership in national and regional youth ministry organizations in order to monitor national trends and directions and maintains accurate knowledge of up-to-date resources.
  • Assumes responsibility for all content in printed materials and social media (i.e., website, Facebook, etc.) for youth and young adult ministry.
  • Oversees volunteers and consultants working in these areas.
  • Responds, as needed, to individual young adult needs and requests, and connects them to a local parish community and/or a regional young adult ministry network in their area.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in theology, pastoral ministry, or related field. Must be familiar with both theory and practice of young adult and youth ministry in a parish and/or campus experience
  • A minimum of five years' experience in related field. Demonstrated experience in leadership and management of programs and volunteers, including fiscal responsibility.
  • Must be a practicing Roman Catholic with a strong faith commitment, dedicated to Gospel values, with a mission-driven understanding of young adult and youth ministry and dedicated to promoting the Church's vision for lifelong faith formation.

Competencies:

  • Working knowledge of the documents; Renewing the Vision, Sons and Daughters of the Light and Empowered by the Spirit. Has a familiarity with the National Catechetical Directory, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Evangelii Gaudium and Catechesi Tradendae.
  • Passion for working with youth and young adults and an understanding of the developmental stages of middle school and high school youth and young adults.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, administrative and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with other diocesan offices to communicate and implement diocesan vision with pastors, campus ministers and parish leadership.
  • Successful strategic planning and annual program planning and needs assessment.
  • Proficiency with computers and online platforms, as well as demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office, with ability to learn specialized software (e.g., Salsa).
  • Experience in technology (website management, social media).
  • Demonstrated ability to be self-directed in work habits, position requires a person to be self-motivated and a self-starter.
  • Ability to travel extensively both within and outside the diocese.
  • Competence in creating and managing budgets with careful monitoring of all spending.

    Note:    The Diocese of Erie retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Posted 10.11.24

Faculty Position: Pastoral Theology & Homiletics

Mount Angel Abbey & Seminary
1 Abbey Dr.
Saint Benedict, OR  97373

www.mountangelabbey.org/seminary/

To Apply, send the following to Shawn W. H. Keough, PhD :

  • Letter of application
  • CV
  • Name and contact information for three references
  • A statement, "Teaching Pastoral Theology and Homiletics in a Catholic Seminary"


The Graduate School of Theology at Mount Angel Seminary (Saint Benedict, OR) seeks a new faculty member eager to participate in the Seminary's mission of priestly formation and invites
applications for a full-time position in Pastoral Theology & Homiletics, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, to begin August 2025.

Ideal candidates will be pastoral theologians with significant experience in pastoral ministry capable of offering instruction in homiletics. Candidates should hold a terminal degree or
pontifical license in pastoral theology and must be excellent teachers able to offer a range of core courses in pastoral theology and homiletics as members of a vibrant and engaged
formative community within the context of a communion ecclesiology centered curriculum as part of the Seminary’s MDiv, MA (Theology), and DMin programs.

Mount Angel Seminary, an apostolate of the Benedictine monks of Mount Angel Abbey, is comprised of a Graduate School of Theology and a College of Liberal Arts accredited by the
Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The Seminary’s primary purpose is the human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation of men for the Roman Catholic priesthood; its programs adhere to the norms established by the Holy See and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as stated in the Program of Priestly Formation (6th ed.). Mount Angel Seminary also offers theological education to qualified laymen and women.

All applicants must be able to make a Profession of Faith and take the Oath of Fidelity. Permanent deacons, priests, and members of religious communities are especially encouraged
to apply.

Posted 9.25.2024