Employment

Director Opportunity in Pastoral Care for African-American Catholics

We are driven by a profound commitment to serving and uplifting the African-American Catholic community with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Our mission is to provide unwavering support, spiritual guidance, and a nurturing environment that fosters the growth and well-being of our community members.

If you are ready to make a profound difference in the lives of African-American Catholics, contribute to our community’s spiritual growth, and play a vital role in our ministry’s success, we invite you to apply for the Director of the Office for Black Catholics. At the Archdiocese of Philadelphia you will find a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic environment where your skills and passion will be valued and celebrated.

Join us in our mission to nurture, empower, and inspire the African-American Catholic community to flourish in faith and unity.

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Department-Office-Secretariat: Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church
Date Posted: September 18, 2023

Reports to and assists the Executive Director in coordinating efforts at the national level to support the bishops’ ministry toward ethnic and culturally diverse communities, with particular emphasis on African-American communities. Assists the Executive Director in developing and strengthening USCCB’s capability to respond to cultural diversity goals and building intercultural competence in ministry. Assumes day-to-day responsibility for administrative aspects of the Secretariat and assists the Executive Director in devising a system for facilitating the Secretariat’s functions, preparations for committee, sub-committee, and staff meetings and reports as required by the General Secretary and other USCCB departments. Contributes to the Bishops’ strategic plan for the Conference. Demonstrates willingness and ability to understand, respect, and contribute to the USCCB mission and to fulfill job duties following its Catholic identity.

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The Admissions Counselor will be responsible for recruiting and enrolling a specific number of new students on an annual basis. This position will travel on behalf of Franciscan University to multiple youth conferences and high schools as a recruitment representative.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., some evenings and weekends

Please apply online: https://franciscan.edu/human-resources/

The Sacristan is a person who is charged with the care of the sacristy, the church, and their contents. He or she is also responsible for the timely preparation, smooth implementation and post-liturgy cleaning and restoration of the church and sacristy to an orderly pre-liturgy condition.

In general, this role serves as an arranger for all liturgies and worship taking place in the church including, ensuring that vestments and linens are arranged and ready, that altar vessels are set out, that consumables like altar wines and altar bread are in adequate supply, and that the church as a whole is kept secure and in veneration shape. The sacristan needs to work and communicate well with the pastors, priests, deacons and liturgy coordinator and head usher, and to attend to the environment of worship. A sacristan should carry him or herself with reverence, modeling the behavior worthy of the congregation to imitate and have a solid solid understanding of how liturgies flow, the order of Mass and services, and the basic teachings of and respect for the Roman Catholic faith. A sacristan’s schedule is heavily dependent on the church’s worship schedule. Hours can include weekends, evenings and holidays and will vary during the seasons of Christmas, Holy Week and Easter. Working hours include opening the church an hour before confessions or celebration of any Mass and closing the church after liturgy. A bi-weekly time sheet will be kept by employee and signed by the Pastor.

Hours: 40 hours: Wednesday through Sunday; Off Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday – Friday 7:30 – 3:30pm with 1 hour lunch, except for Funerals (the hours may be substituted on other days); Saturday 10am – 6pm and Sunday 7am – 3pm.

The appointment to this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and compliance with Safe Environment requirements, including Virtus training. The Employee who is newly appointed to this position will be subject to a 6-month new employee appraisal period according Archdiocesan Policy.

Location: St. Augustine Parish Office (Gingras Center) at 1419 V Street NW Washington DC

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: aclark@saintaugustine-dc.org