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Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Employment Opportunities/Position Openings in the Chancery or Catholic Pastoral Center

Last updated: 9/09/2022
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If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact Jeanne Lausten, Chancery Office, (765) 269-4604 or jlausten@dol-in.org. The postings below are all positions available in the diocese and listed in order of posting, the newest first.

Manager of the Office of Divine Worship
Catholic Pastoral Center
Lafayette, IN

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Manager of the Office of Diving Worship to represent and assist the Bishop in his role as principal liturgist and catechist of the Diocese in regards to liturgical practices (including prayer texts, sacred music, and ritual objects used in church services) and liturgical catechesis so that the faithful of the Diocese will be led to a “full, conscious, and active participation” in the liturgical life of the Church. (Sacrosanctum concilium, no. 14). This person will also collaborate with pastorates to implement Uniting in Heart objectives for liturgy and prayer.

Essential Duties:
- Reviews liturgical needs of the Diocese and makes recommendations to the bishop. Offers evaluation and recommendations regarding materials from the International Committee on English in the Liturgy (ICEL), the U.S. Bishop’s Committee on Divine Worship (CDW), and other liturgical and catechetical publishers.
- Facilitates workshops, practical training, and other formation opportunities for clergy, parish liturgical leadership and ministers, musicians and choirs, ministers to the Hispanic community, RCIA teams, youth ministers, and catechists to facilitate pastorate efforts to satisfy Uniting in Heart liturgical / spiritual objectives.
- Recommends policy, practice, and resources in the areas of worship and liturgical/sacramental catechesis in cooperation with various Diocesan offices.
- Collaborates with the masters of ceremony and parish staff in the planning and coordination of major Diocesan liturgies: the Chrism Mass; the Rite of Election; the Rite of Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates; ordinations; and the Liturgy of the Hours at which the bishop presides.
- Provides consultation services for questions and issues on worship, liturgy, the catechumenate, sacred music, liturgical inculturation, and the building and renovation of liturgical spaces.
- Promotes continuing implementation of liturgical renewal in the Diocese and communicates to the Diocesan staff any significant trends, resources, and developments in liturgy.
- Maintains memberships with the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (including Region VII activities), National Association of Pastoral Musicians, and other organizations as approved.
- Remains current on knowledge of Church documents and national trends regarding liturgy, liturgical catechesis, sacred music, and the catechumenate.
- Prepares and administers the annual office budget and supervises staff of the Office of Divine Worship and Liturgical Formation.
- Remains in continuous contact with their diocesan counterparts in the other Indiana diocese.
Education/Experience:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in theology, liturgy, or a related area preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Possess a working knowledge of current liturgical documents, rituals and resources.
- Experience as a parish liturgical coordinator or director strongly desired.
- Practicing Catholic in good standing who respects and upholds Church teaching.
- Well-acquainted with Sacred Scripture, Church documents on liturgy and catechesis, and liturgical resources.
- Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to collaborate with other offices.
- Strong mentoring skills.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and volunteers.
- Able to continue with professional development that will enhance professional growth of parish liturgy and ministries.
- Able to honor & maintain confidentiality.
- Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume to jlausten@dol-in.org

Freelance Writers
The Catholic Moment
Lafayette, IN

The Catholic Moment is currently looking for freelance writers who could contribute stories for our faith-filled, themed, biweekly newspaper. Those who have previous experience writing third-person, feature stories are encouraged to send a writing sample to moment@dol-in.org. Please also include your home pastorate and involvement with your parish/background with the Faith. At this time we are not looking for first-person reflections.