Employment Opportunities

1. Works closely with the Missionary Pastor and in collaboration with the Direct of Operations to discern the needs of the parish and plans accordingly for the future of the community.  

2. Leads and manages those performing pastoral ministry in the parish to strategically accomplish parish mission, build a culture of teamwork, and provide coherency across varied programs.  

3. Collaborates with the diocesan Director of Evangelization, Family Life and Pastoral Ministries office and their counterparts in other pastorates.  

4. Establishes, facilitates, and coordinates traditional management activities for those engaged in pastoral ministry, including recruitment, retention, formation, and performance management.  

5. Utilizes strong background in Catholic theology to inform decision making. 

6. Develops the annual budget for ministries within the parish in collaboration with the Director of Operations. 

7. Fosters an environment of inclusion with multi-cultural and multi-ethnic communities, persons with disabilities, and other groups within the Pastorate and community.  

8. Exhibits strong supervisory and management skills and fosters teamwork. 

9. Demonstrates and cultivates well-developed human relationship skills. 

10. Ensures compliance with Diocesan policies, regulations and budget guidelines.  
11. Increases skills and knowledge through continuing education, attending conferences, and reading appropriate literature.  

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with study in Theology, Divinity, Pastoral Studies or equivalent. 
• At least three years of experience in parish ministry and/ or management of a non-for-profit organization. Proven track record coaching or developing others. 
• Three or more years of leadership experience in parish ministry desired. 
• Three or more years of leadership/management experience.
• Fully committed to the Catholic Church’s teaching. Mature discipleship evidenced in ability to comfortably witness the faith. Comprehensive vision and understanding of evangelization and parish vitality. Solid grounding in Catholic identity and the faith tradition. Strong ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team among clergy, staff, volunteers, and parish grouping. Strong ability to form a community of missionary disciples through encounter, accompaniment, and sending forth. 
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people from varied social, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. 
• Comfortable acting as a catalyst and change agent for defining future strategies and goals. Focuses on delivery and motivating others to reach ambitious goals. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Able to honor & maintain confidentiality. 
• Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols. 

• Able to move about the work environment
• While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
• Visual acuity to see computer screen
• Able to move tables and chairs to arrange meeting spaces
• Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Able to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool if necessary

• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, evenings, and weekends as required.
• This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

1. Assists with scheduling repairs.  Oversees contracted repair providers.  
2. Orders church janitorial supplies upon approval.   Picks up supplies as needed for daily operations.  Maintenance technician should notify supervisor for any/all purchases over $200.00 and get prior approval for non-routine purchases.  Maintenance must provide all receipts, invoices and packing slips to supervisor within 48 hours of purchase and provides supervisor with weekly work logs.  If packing slip is not available, maintenance should approve invoices.
3. Works with Director of Operations regarding calendar of events regarding set-ups, breakdowns and projected budget needs.
4. Participates in Facilities Committee meetings as needed.
5. Sets up/tears down gathering spaces and the church for special events.
6. Performs routine repair jobs, including basic electrical, drywall, carpentry, painting and mechanical work.
7. Performs preventive maintenance, including plumbing, heating, and cooling.  Prepare a preventative maintenance schedule for all parish properties.
8. Performs janitorial work and cleaning of facility in accordance with schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly).
9. Maintains grounds, including shoveling sidewalks in winter and mowing lawns and pruning bushes in the summer.
10. Handles emergency maintenance problems for all facilities.
11. Assists with funeral lunches and other special events as needed.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. 
• Previous experience is required.  
• Good organizational and communications skills.   
• Valid Driver’s License 
• Possess respect & ability to uphold Catholic Church teachings.
• Able to honor & maintain confidentiality.
• Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols.

• Able to move about the work environment.
• Able to use basic machinery such as vacuums, snow removal equipment, lawn cutting equipment, etc.
• Performing general physical activities – Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stopping, and crawling.
• Handling and moving objects – Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or material – Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.  May include climbing ladders.
• While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 
• Visual acuity to see computer screen.
• Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Work is performed both indoors and out and individual is exposed to extreme hot and cold outdoor weather conditions.
• The work environment may be loud when using machinery and use of ear plugs may be necessary. 
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• This job operates in an office/school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Maintenance Supervisor 

Reports to: Operations and Hospitality Director

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Prepared Date:  1/17/2018 

Summary:  Oversee all facilities needs for the Retreat and Conference Center. Plan, budget and schedule facility modifications, including estimates on equipment, labor materials and other related costs. 

Essential Duties:  

1. Managedesign, planning, and maintenance of equipment, machinery, buildings and other facilities. 
2. Overseethe coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services, and facility expansion.
3. Develop and plan budgets and schedulefacility modifications, including negotiating with vendors and obtaining cost estimates.  Ensureadherence to budget.
4. Inspectconstruction andinstallation progress.  Managethe work of vendors and contractors.
5. Develop and managea five-year preventive maintenance of facility equipment, including HVAC and office equipment.
6. Overseethe cleaning and maintenance of facility.
7. Managethe telecommunication function.
8. Monitorsecurity for the facility and addresses any issues with the business manager in a timely manner.
9. Worka flexible schedule to be available for emergencies and special tasks.  Must respond to after hour calls within 20 minutes.
10. May perform maintenance and custodial work for thefacilities and grounds.  Manageall landscaping and maintenance employees and volunteers.
11. Screen, interview and makerecommendations for hiring potential employees.  Coaches and provides leadership, direction, motivation and supervision of direct reports and volunteers.  Appraises performance, provides performance feedback, takes corrective actions and oversees training and development of staff and volunteers.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education/Experience:  

• Ahigh school diploma or equivalent is required with at least ten years of experience in office services management, facilities operations, building and grounds maintenance, or related area.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Must have HVAC and refrigeration experience.  Related certifications are preferred.
• Must have and maintain an Indiana Driver’s License.
• Construction oversight experience a plus.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its mission required.
• Ability to display good Christian standards of behavior in the workplace.
• Ability to be a good steward of the resources entrusted to the position, including the most efficient use of time and talents.
• Ability to function independently.
• Strong organizationalskills.
• Possess Respect & ability to uphold CatholicChurchTeachings.
• Able to honor & maintain confidentiality.
• Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Able to move about the work environment.
• Able to use basic machinery such as vacuums, snow blowers, lawn cutting equipment, etc.
• Performing general physical activities – Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stopping, and crawling.
• Required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Handling and moving objects – Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or material – Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.  May include climbing ladders, stooping or crawling.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Able to work a flexible scheduleincluding nights, evenings,weekendsand holidaysas required.
• Work is performed both indoors and out and individual is exposed to extreme hot and cold outdoor weather conditions.
• The work environment may be loud when using machinery and use of ear plugs may be necessary.
• Employee must be able to climb ladders and reach high places.
• Able to respond within 20 minutes on an on-call basis.

Saint Bernard Church is seeking a Music and Liturgy Accompanist to assist in managing and coordinating various aspects of music, assist oversight of music program, and to grow the choirs.  This person will assist the directing of music for masses, weddings and funerals as well as the high Holy Days. Saint Bernard has two weekend masses in English (Sat at 5:30 pm and Sun at 9:30 AM) and the weekend responsibilities would primarily entail overseeing those masses. 

Education/Experience:   

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus related experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 

• Knowledge and experience in Catholic liturgical music preferred. 

• Proficiency in voice, keyboard, guitar, or choral performance and some knowledge of these instruments. 

• Possess respect and ability to uphold Catholic Church teaching. 

• Able to honor & maintain confidentiality. 

• Able to pass and maintain diocesan child safety protocol. 

Submit your resume to Father Bower at:   [email protected]

Job Title: Coordinator of Adult Formation, Women’s Ministries and Youth

Reports To: Director of Evangelization, Family Life and Pastoral Ministry

FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

Prepared Date: June 1, 2026 (revision date)

Summary: The Coordinator of Adult Formation, Women’s Ministries and Youth is responsible for effective strategic planning, coordination and delivery of ministry efforts for the Adults of the parish, including oversight of Women’s Ministry Efforts. The Coordinator will assist in planning of our overall evangelization efforts while playing a point person role accompanying female disciple makers and evaluating formation options specific to women including leadership of our Youth Formation for Junior High and High School Young Ladies.

This person of faith is both a pastoral minister who possesses a vision of how St. Louis de Montfort Church can develop its potential and a professional who has an active faith and translates the faith and action for others by promoting the Gospel and growth in holiness through the creation of engaging programs and approaches to draw parishioners into a relationship with Christ and to share their faith with others.

Essential Functions:

Evangelization

• Contribute to the Evangelization Approach at SLDM

  • Coordinate with Director of Evangelization and Pastor on ways to engage our parishioners and approach evangelization at our parish.

  • Consider ways to enhance our approach with ReachMore to develop a community of mission minded people.

• Primary Lead for Women’s Accompaniment

  • Discern prayerfully the men and women who are ready for an enhanced formation for disciple makers.

  • Facilitate formation sessions to develop skills and confidence with participants.

  • Accompany selected men through 1:1 shepherding to foster a life of mission focusing on Prayer, Community and Mission.

  • Lead other women point people in developing approaches to encourage graduates of ReachMore to live out their personal apostolate.

Adult Formation and Prayer

• Adult Formation and Ministry Efforts

  • Build relationships with adults in the parish to better understand the needs, concerns, challenges and possibilities for their faith formation.

  • Lead efforts to share the Rescue Project with the adults of our parish across full parish nights and small group opportunities.

  • Provide other Catholic formation, speaker, bible studies, and small group opportunities including oversight for Barstool Theology and Marriage Enrichment.

  • Coordinate Spiritual growth opportunities including our prayer chain, consecrations and other prayer opportunities.

  • Collaborate with local parishes and diocesan efforts.

• Women’s Focus Lead

  • Build relationships with women of the parish to better understand the needs, concerns, challenges, and possibilities for their faith formation.

  • Coordinate with leaders of women’s ministry efforts including Magnify 90, Mary’s Way and additional opportunities identified.

  • Identify opportunities to enhance the ministry efforts for women to draw them into a deeper relationship with Christ and a sisterhood of women at SLDM.

• Parish Leadership

  • Cultivate and grow a spirt of leadership within our adult community to provide meaningful formation and ministries for our parishioners.

  • Develop teams and collaborate on ministry efforts to engage the generosity of our parishioners providing opportunities to lead initiatives and events at our parish.

Youth Ministry (Young Ladies)

• Lead Youth Formation with Fidelis

  • Develop Fidelis nights to engage our middle school and high school students with virtue-based formation.

  • Collaborate with Fraternus leadership and Fiat leadership to develop a comprehensive approach for our youth.

• Develop Leaders for Youth Ministry

  • Recruit adult mentors who have the gifts to engage with youth.

  • Accompany adult mentors to build their faith and ability to engage youth.

  • Create an environment of servant leadership (parish, community, and beyond)

Parish-wide Efforts

• SLDM Community Events

  • Contribute ideas and planning for ministry needs across St. Louis de Montfort.

  • Provide support for our community events including Fall Festival, SLDM Feast Day and Corpus Christi Procession

  • Be an active participant in the Faith Formation team

Administrative Tasks

• Manage budget for each target audience to ensure fiscally responsible planning and spending.

• Maintain records of attendance and other records for target audience.

• Communicate and promote activities to engage target audiences to the activities.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Catholic Theology or equivalent.

• Practicing Catholic in good standing.

• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and volunteers.

• Able to honor and maintain confidentiality.

• Possess respect for and ability to uphold Catholic Church teaching.

• Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to move about the work environment.

• While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

• Able to move tables and chairs to arrange meeting spaces.

• Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, evenings, and weekends as required.

• This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, and smartphone. 

Job Title: Coordinator of OCIA and OCIC

Reports To: Director of Evangelization, Family Life and Pastoral Ministry

FLSA Status: Part-Time Non Exempt

Prepared Date: June 1, 2026 (revision date)

Summary: The Coordinator of OCIA and OCIC is responsible for effective strategic planning, coordination and delivery of efforts to welcome those desiring to become Catholic into the Catholic faith through accompaniment and formation. The Coordinator will be the main point of contact for those exploring the Catholic Faith, establishing a relationship with them and coordinating the formation experience required to develop their faith and prepare them to make a decision to enter the Church.

This person of faith is both a pastoral minister who possesses a vision of how St. Louis de Montfort Church can develop its potential and a professional who has an active faith and translates the faith and action for others by promoting the Gospel and growth in holiness through the creation of engaging programs and approaches to draw parishioners into a relationship with Christ and to share their faith with others.

Essential Functions:

Formation and Prayer

• Overall Leadership

  • Plan the overall approach and structure of our formation offerings including the four stages of inquiry, catechumenate, purification/enlightenment and mystagogy.

  • Develop approaches for a ‘year-round’ model for engaging inquirers.

  • Ensure specific approaches and plans are in place for adults and children.

  • Create promotion material and online content inviting those interested in Becoming Catholic to reach out to learn more.

• Formation and Catechesis

  • Organize the overall schedule and speakers to deliver theological instruction and catechesis for adults and children.

  • Develop approaches to facilitate “Breaking Open the Word” scripture discussions as part of the overall formation.

  • Consider unique circumstances and propose approaches to enable those in unique circumstances to proceed.

• Collaboration with Clergy/Team

  • Identify critical areas to engage our clergy in catechesis or sacramental preparation t

  • Schedule appropriate meetings with the pastor and associate pastor to advance and resolve situations identified.

  • Leverage Formation Team for unique circumstances to assist in formation.

Accompaniment

• Respond to Inquiries

  • Make contact with individuals who inquirers within 48 hours to establish an initial contact and path forward.

  • Establish a relationship with inquirers and guide toward a prayerful decision on the right timing to engage in formation.

• Accompany Throughout Formation

  • Guide inquirers and candidates in their faith journey offering spiritual support and answering questions about the Catholic faith.

  • Develop an understanding of personal situations ensuring we address any concerns or impediments early with clarity for all involved.

  • Create a strategy for sponsor formation and creation of meaningful sponsorships to accompany individuals seeking to become Catholic.

Team Leadership

• Develop Working Team

  • Recruit parishioners to create a team for engaging evenings and to create a welcoming environment.

  • Train volunteers to assist in small groups, setup, and overall facilitation of the evenings and breaking open the Word.

  • Build relationships with parishioners to identify and secure sponsors who are actively engaged in the faith formation of the participant.

• Liturgy Coordination

  • Develop understanding of the Rites.

  • Coordinate with the Director of Liturgy and Music to establish the approaches to the rites used during Mass.

  • Coordinate with the Coordinator of Liturgy and Sacraments on any scheduling of Sacraments and priests.

Parish-wide Efforts

• SLDM Community Events

  • Contribute ideas and planning for ministry needs across St. Louis de Montfort.

  • Provide support for our community events including Fall Festival, SLDM Feast Day and Corpus Christi Procession

  • Be an active participant in the Faith Formation team

Administrative Tasks

• Manage budget for each target audience to ensure fiscally responsible planning and spending.

• Maintain records of attendance and other records for target audience.

• Communicate and promote activities to engage target audiences to the activities.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Catholic Theology or equivalent.

• Practicing Catholic in good standing.

• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and volunteers.

• Able to honor and maintain confidentiality.

• Possess respect for and ability to uphold Catholic Church teaching.

• Able to pass and maintain Diocesan child safety protocols.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to move about the work environment.

• While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

• Able to move tables and chairs to arrange meeting spaces.

• Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, evenings, and weekends as required.

• This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Assistant Director of Human Resources

Help build a workplace where people can thrive—and where faith -filled service guide the work.

The Catholic Diocese of Gary is seeking an experienced and people-focused Assistant Director of Human Resources to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who combines strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices with a genuine commitment to serving others.

As Assistant Director, you will play a key role in shaping the employee experience across the Diocese—from recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and retention. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), you will help ensure our HR policies and practices remain current, legally compliant, and aligned with best practices.

You will also supervise the Human Resources Specialist, partner with leaders throughout the organization, and help foster a positive, respectful, and mission-centered workplace.

What You'll Do

· Lead the Employee Life Cycle: Oversee recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, leaves of absence management, retention, and other key stages of the employee experience.

· Support Great Hiring: Conduct interviews and guide candidates through the hiring process, creating a professional and welcoming experience from first contact throughout employment.

· Champion Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment and benefits/ACA laws and regulations, including wage and hour requirements, FMLA/ADA and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

· Lead and Develop: Supervise and manage the performance of the Human Resources Specialist while supporting professional development across the organization.

· Protect Accurate Records: Oversee employee record-keeping and ensure personnel files are complete, accurate, and maintained appropriately.

· Manage Unemployment Claims: Oversee unemployment claims and work to mitigate associated costs.

· Support HR Data & Systems: Assist with employment-related data collection and reporting through ADP Workforce Now our HRIS system. Act as backup to the Payroll Administrator.

· Contribute to Planning: Participate in the annual HR Department budget process and help identify opportunities to improve HR programs and practices.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for an HR professional who is knowledgeable, approachable, organized, and comfortable working with employees and leaders at all levels.

Required qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field.

· 3–5+ years of progressive Human Resources management experience.

· Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws.

· Experience supervising and managing direct reports.

· Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred qualifications:

· Experience working in a Catholic or Christian, faith-based nonprofit organization.

· HR certification such as SHRM-CP.

· Experience with ADP HRIS and/or payroll processing.

Why Join the Catholic Diocese of Gary?

At the Diocese of Gary, HR is more than policies and procedures—it’s about people. Your work will directly contribute to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and equipped to fulfill their roles in service to our Catholic mission and parishes and schools.

We offer:

· Competitive salary: $80,000–$90,000 annually

· Excellent benefits package

· An opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization

· The chance to help shape a positive and supportive employee experience across the Diocese

If you’re an experienced HR professional who is passionate about people, compliance, and creating a workplace where employees can succeed, we invite you to bring your talents and experience to the Catholic Diocese of Gary.

Apply today and help us continue to be a great employer— email: [email protected]