Director of Pastoral Ministries - Salary

Parish Family 45

St. Joseph • Our Lady of Lourdes • The Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater

POSITION PURPOSE

The Director of Pastoral Ministries is a key member of the Parish Family 45 Leadership Team and serves as the primary collaborator with the Pastor in shepherding the spiritual and pastoral life of the three parishes, two schools and cemetery of Parish Family 45.

Under the direction of the Pastor, the Director of Pastoral Ministries provides strategic leadership, vision, and coordination for all pastoral ministries—including liturgy, faith formation, OCIA, evangelization, outreach, social justice, and community engagement. The Director oversees the Family Pastoral Team, ensuring a unified, mission-driven, and collaborative approach to ministry across all sites and age groups.

Over the next several years, this position will play a key leadership role in guiding the pastoral integration and renewal of Parish Family 45, helping three unique parishes grow together as one vibrant Catholic community. The Director will help build and form an effective pastoral team, accompanying staff, volunteers, and parishioners through a time of transition, collaboration, and mission alignment. This includes fostering shared vision, communication, and unity among clergy, pastoral leaders, and the lay faithful while maintaining pastoral stability and care for the people of the parish family.

The Director of Pastoral Ministries is both a pastoral leader and strategic manager, entrusted with shaping the emerging identity, culture, and mission of the parish family. This role requires a practicing Catholic with deep faith, pastoral sensitivity, strong leadership and organizational skills, and a genuine desire to build unity through prayer, service, and discipleship.

The Director of Pastoral Ministries supports the Pastor in advancing the evangelizing mission of the Church, developing missionary disciples, and ensuring that all pastoral ministries are welcoming, inclusive, and centered on Christ.

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES

1. Pastoral Vision & Leadership

Provides leadership and oversight for the comprehensive pastoral ministry of Parish Family 45.

Key Tasks:
 • Collaborate closely with the Pastor in developing and implementing the overall pastoral vision and strategic plan.
 • Lead the Family Pastoral Team in designing and executing integrated ministry strategies for liturgy, faith formation, OCIA, evangelization, outreach, social justice, and multicultural ministries. It is expected that the DPM will take on elements of executing one or more areas of these ministries.
 • Support the Pastor in coordinating the daily pastoral operations of the parish family.
 • Promote a unified, mission-oriented culture among parish staff, schools, and ministry teams.
 • Ensure all ministries are inclusive, welcoming, engaging, and oriented toward forming missionary disciples.
 • Participate in regional, Archdiocesan, and—when appropriate—national professional meetings and organizations.

2. Team Supervision & Development

Oversees and forms the pastoral ministry staff serving the three parishes and two schools.

Key Tasks:
• Supervise the Parish Family Pastoral Team, including pastoral assistants, faith formation directors, and outreach staff.
• Conduct regular one-on-one supervisory meetings and full team gatherings.
• Foster a healthy, prayerful, and collaborative team culture grounded in the Gospel.
• Support the Pastor in supporting the Parish Family Leadership Team through prayer, discernment, formation, and shared mission.
• Promote professional development and ongoing formation for pastoral team members.

3. Ministry Oversight & Integration

Coordinates and evaluates the pastoral ministries of the parish family to ensure alignment with mission and excellence in execution.
Key Tasks:
• Oversee the liturgical calendar and all parish liturgical celebrations in collaboration with clergy and liturgy staff.
• Ensure the development and implementation of comprehensive faith formation programs for all ages.
• Oversee OCIA and sacramental preparation processes.
• Support outreach and social justice ministries, ensuring active service to the marginalized.
• Collaborate with school principals to foster Catholic identity and integrate school and parish life.
• Ensure pastoral ministries operate in full compliance with Archdiocesan Safe Environment standards.

4. Evangelization, Discipleship & Outreach

Leads efforts to evangelize, accompany, and form parishioners into active disciples of Jesus Christ.

Key Tasks:
 • Develop and implement comprehensive pastoral initiatives for evangelization and re-engagement of inactive Catholics and those who do not yet know Christ.
 • Create and evaluate approaches to evangelization for youth, adults, and families that promote missionary discipleship.
 • Support programs that build community, deepen prayer, and foster service.
 • Cultivate lay leadership and empower parishioners for ministry and mission.
 • Ensure outreach efforts extend to underserved, marginalized, and multicultural communities.
 • Collaborate with communications staff to articulate a cohesive pastoral vision in all outreach and media.

5. Strategic Planning, Collaboration & Communication

Ensures effective collaboration and communication across the parish family’s ministries, councils, and schools.

Key Tasks:
 • Participate actively on the Parish Family Leadership Team.
 • Coordinate with the Director of Operations/PAA’s to align budgets, staffing, and resources with pastoral priorities.
 • Collaborate with communications staff to develop and implement a pastoral communication plan for the parish family.
 • Lead or participate in planning meetings related to children and adult faith formation, marriage preparation, and stewardship goals.
 • Attend regional, Archdiocesan, and professional gatherings as appropriate.
 • Maintain strong working relationships with the Archdiocese and partner parishes.

6. Administrative & Financial Stewardship

Supports responsible and mission-aligned management of pastoral ministry resources.

Key Tasks:
 • Prepare and manage pastoral ministry budgets in collaboration with the Pastor and Director of Operations/PAA’s.
 • Evaluate and allocate resources to support key pastoral initiatives and priorities.
 • Ensure accountability for program planning, implementation, and outcomes.
 • Maintain accurate records, ministry data, and reporting as required by the Archdiocese.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS & EXPECTATIONS

Professional & Spiritual Conduct

•  Live and minister in accordance with the teachings and moral values of the Catholic Church.
 • Exhibit professionalism, integrity, and discretion in all matters, maintaining strict confidentiality where appropriate.
 • Model a life of prayer, service, and participation in the sacramental life of the Church.
 • Support and promote the mission and goals of Parish Family 45 and the Archdiocese.
 • Maintain a collaborative, supportive relationship with clergy, staff, and volunteers.

Evenings/Weekends

• Frequent evening and weekend work required to support liturgies, formation programs, and parish family events.
 • Flexibility in schedule to meet the pastoral needs of the community.

Other Duties

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Pastor or his delegate.

TIME EXPECTATIONS & LIMITATIONS

This role is structured for 40 hours per week. Actual hours may vary seasonally.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to the Church’s mission.
• Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop and fostering collaboration between lay and ordained ministers.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with clergy, staff, and parishioners in a large, multi-site parish setting.
• Undergraduate degree in theology, pastoral ministry, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of pastoral ministry experience, including leadership and supervisory responsibilities.
•  Proven ability to inspire, mentor, and manage a diverse ministry staff.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Emotional intelligence and proven capacity for pastoral sensitivity and trust-building.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, plan strategically, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and ministry software tools.
• Experience with human resources or volunteer management preferred.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgy, catechesis, multicultural ministry, and pastoral care practices.
• Experience working with multicultural communities and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Successful completion of Archdiocesan Safe Environment training and background checks required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and use a computer keyboard regularly.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced pastoral environment.