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DIOCESAN POSITIONS
DIOCESAN JUDGE (Full-Time/Exempt - Catholic Pastoral Center, Colorado Springs, CO)

Location:  Catholic Pastoral Center (Colorado Springs, CO)

Date Open:  OPEN NOW

Date Closed:  Open Until Filled (Start As Soon As Practical)

Pay Range:  $65,000.00  - $68,000 per year

Benefits:   Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage; receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; may participate in employee pension plan.

 

Job Description:  

General Purpose: In a spirit of collaboration and charity, to further the spiritual and religious mission of the Diocese of Colorado Springs by assisting the Judicial Vicar by acting as Tribunal Judge performing duties such as reading, researching law, preparing Definitive Sentences and ruling in matrimonial cases.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Intake of new petitions for a declaration of nullity:  Act as first point of contact with petitioners.  Determine case type.  Explain process, requirements, and rights of the parties.  Receive new formal petitions – read and analyze, create report identifying potential grounds, and decide whether to accept or reject case.

  • Research: Research canon law, Rotal jurisprudence, Papal allocutions, Apostolic Signatura responses and more for support of Judge’s role.  Enter, catalog, and maintain research for easy access.  Write law sections for Definitive Sentences in scholarly manner so that law section is tailored to the circumstances of the case.
  • Definitive Sentence:  Compose Definitive Sentences or voti.
  • Make voti of every case.
  • Formal cases:  Offer advice to petitioners regarding witnesses to include or exclude in given case.  Evaluate witness testimony as presented, requesting additional witnesses, or other documentation, as necessary.  Participate in judicial exams, as needed.  Coordinate all appeals of negative decisions.
  • Pauline cases: Responsible for the instruction of Pauline cases, including receiving of petitions, creation of letters and decrees for Bishop’s and Judicial Vicar’s signatures, collection of witness testimony, etc.
  • Petrine and Non-Consummatum cases:  Responsible for all cases being sent to Rome.  Coordinate and communicate with petitioners’ processes and requirements.  Ensure case instruction is in accordance with norms.  Create letters and decrees for Bishop’s and Judicial Vicar’s signatures, collect witnesses’ testimony, coordinate and facilitate reports from the Defender of the Bond, Instructing Judge, and Bishop.  Organize cases according to Roman standards, photocopy, bind, and send cases to Rome.
  • Perform other administrative duties as needed and under the direction of the Judicial Vicar.

    Minimum Requirements:

          Education:   License in Canon Law (JCL).

          Experience:  Minimum of three years of Tribunal work required.  Reading proficiency in Latin, a plus.  Must be a Roman Catholic in good standing.

                Other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills,
          and abilities:

          Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred for this position

          Knowledge and expertise in Canon Law.

            Ability to work faithfully within Church magisterium and canonical process.

            Knowledge of Catholic Church and its organizational structure.

            Knowledge of the process for a declaration of nullity.

            Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Ability to actively listen to others.

            Ability to conduct library and internet research.

            Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.

            Ability to be non-judgmental, and sensitive to the personal and spiritual needs of clients.

            Ability to maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

            Ability to prioritize and self-direct workload, to be organized, and to work with strict deadlines.       

            Ability to communicate with others with tact, sensitivity, diplomacy, and compassion.

            Ability to handle difficult or angry clients, while maintaining composure.

To Apply:  Please complete the Diocese Job Application (found on this page - right - under "Related Documents" column).

Send completed applications and resumes to HR@diocs.org

For further information or questions, please contact Human Resources at the Catholic Pastoral Center:  719-636-2345

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (Full-Time/Exempt - Catholic Pastoral Center, Colorado Springs, CO)

Job Title:  Director of Human Resources (Full Time/Exempt)

Location:  Catholic Pastoral Center (Colorado Springs, CO)

Date Open:  OPEN NOW

Date Closed:  Open Until Filled (Start as Soon as Practical)

Pay Range:  $89,000.00 - $93,000 per year

Benefits:   Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage; receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; may participate in employee pension plan.

Job Description:  To further the religious and spiritual mission of the Diocese of Colorado Springs by serving as the Director of Human Resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Handle routine and complex HR matters including providing advice to the diocese, parishes, and schools
  • Coordinate and provide support for employee hiring and separations
  • Produce position vacancy announcements and provide various media and agencies with open position advertisements
  • Report new hire information to the State Department of New Hires/New Hire Reporting Center
  • Provide information/advice on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) matters
  • Provide information/advice on Short-term/Long-term Disability Policy and Colorado FAMLI and HFWA
  • Draft new job descriptions and conduct annual review of existing job descriptions
  • Assist in providing compensation market analysis and implement approved salary adjustments
  • Maintain and distribute employment posters and manage updates
  • Manage Diocesan employment and legal posting board
  • Provide legal and other research, and assist in general legal and HR compliance issues
  • Assist in ongoing education of HR matters
  • Develop and provide orientation process for new employees and exit process for terminated employees
  • Develop, update, compile and distribute policy manuals
  • Maintain general office filing system including highly confidential personnel files
  • Assist the Chancellor, Chief of Staff, and Superintendent and other departments in HR matters
  • Manage/Implement employee award program (3 locations with125 plus employees)
  • Assist with Benefits and Accounting tasks and serve as back-up for Benefits Administrator
  • Assist with compliance with the Affordable Care Act for all locations
  • Responsible for Diocesan-wide Workers' Compensation (WC) program
  • Report claims to WC carrier and follow up with locations and employees
  • Process WC billings, projections, annual renewal, audit, account reconciliation, cost containment program
  • Process and submit bi-monthly payroll, and pension annuitant and retired priest payments using Paycor software
  • Review timesheets for accuracy and ensure employee and supervisor approvals have been made
  • Record benefits deductions, wage garnishments, 403(b) deductions, wage changes in Paycor
  • Complete new hire onboarding process thru Paycor and maintain employee payroll records
  • Produce bi-monthly payroll reports for employees, lay employee pension annuitants, and retired priests
  • Produce quarterly wage reports for lay employees' pensions
  • Process bi-monthly/monthly 403(b) payments to vendors for deductions made by employees
  • Provide ongoing tracking and benefits documentation of retired priests and seminarians
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

          Education:  Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

          Experience:  Four years of HR experience in an office environment, non-profit preferred

          Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Excellent verbal, written, and telephone communication skills and the ability to relate with others with enthusiasm and diplomacy.
  • Knowledge of the Catholic Church structure
  • Computer experience with Microsoft Office programs. 
  • Ability to represent the Diocese with professionalism and an attitude of positive service
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to prioritize projects and be flexible

To Apply:  Please complete the Diocese Job Application (found on this page - right - under "Related Documents" column).

Send completed applications and resumes to HR@diocs.org

For further information or questions, please contact Human Resources at the Catholic Pastoral Center:  719-636-2345

PARISH POSITIONS
PARISH AUDIO/VIDEO MANAGER - ST. PETER (MONUMENT, CO)

Job Title:  Parish Audio/Video Manager (Part-time, approximately 20 hours a week, some work on weekends.)

Location: St. Peter Catholic Church (Monument, CO)

Date Open: March 10, 2023

Desired Start Date:  As soon as practical.

Pay Range:  $18.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Benefits:   Part time employees earn discretionary time off and may receive holiday pay (depending on work schedule).

Job Description:  Primary duty is to maintain and manage the audio and video equipment for St. Peter, the school and Parish Hall facilities.

To Apply:  Parish applications can be found on this page at right, under "Related Documents" column.  Please send completed applications and resumes to Father Gregory at:  rev.g.golyzniak@petertherock.org 

BUSINESS MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER - OUR LADY OF THE WOODS (WOODLAND PARK, CO)

Location:  Our Lady of the Woods (Woodland Park) Part Time Position (25 hours per week)

Date Open:  Oct 3, 2023

Date ClosedOpen Until Filled

Pay Range:  $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:   Part time employees earn discretionary time off and may receive holiday pay (depending on work schedule).

 

Job Description:  To further the spiritual and religious mission of the parish by managing the parish office and providing for it's financial bookkeeping needs.  The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that all parish records are accurate, transparent, and prepared in accordance with applicable regulations and audit requirements and all reports are submitted in a timely manner. Oversee the daily management of parish finances, including accounts, ie: bill payments, receivables and payroll activities. Duties also include office manager and HR representative.  

 

To Apply:  Please submit Parish Job Application if applying for employment (resume and references), or proposal if by contract to Fr. Chance Billmeyer (Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church, P.O. Box 5590 Woodland Park, CO 80866).  For further information or questions, please call 719-687-9345 or e-mail cbillmeyer@diocs.org 

 

ACCOUNTING CLERK - ST. GABRIEL (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)

Location:  St. Gabriel Catholic Church (Colorado Springs, CO) Full Time Position (Non-Exempt/40 hours per week)

Date Open:  Open Now

Date Closed:  Until Filled

Pay Rate:  $24.05 per hour

Benefits:  Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage, receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; participate in employee pension plan.

Job Description:  

General Purpose: To further the religious and spiritual mission of St. Gabriel Catholic Church by performing the

financial and accounting functions of the parish and school in an ethical, efficient, and organized manner. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Process invoices and requisitions for payment for parish and school
  • Prepare checks for Pastor approval and Business Manager signature.
  • Maintain vendor files and track credit card expenditures
  • Operate ParishSOFT ConnectNow accounting system
  • Process payroll and prepare all associated monthly, quarterly, and annual IRS, Social Security and State taxes
  • Maintain bank accounts in coordination with the business manager managing current balances and cash flow
  • Prepare annual W-2's and 1099's
  • Prepare monthly payroll reports in order to make timely and accurate payments to IRS
  • Prepare and file the Quarterly Wage report with the Diocese
  • Reconcile parish tithe allocations and distributions
  • Prepare cash receipts, cash disbursements, and adjust journal for entries into the ParishSOFT accounting system
  • Generate standard monthly financial and accounting reports and distribute to Pastor and Business Manager
  • Maintain financial records following recommended record retention guidelines
  • Reconcile bank accounts monthly and provide bank statement balances and expenses once a month
  • Reconcile investment statements and prepare and file quarterly Investment Report with the Diocese
  • Accurately review and substantiate the use of Restricted Funds 
  • Schedule and coordinate annual financial review with CPA firm
  • Work collaboratively with the Finance Council, Pastor, and Business Manager in a timely manner
  • Attend Finance Council meetings when requested  
  • Calculate methodology and send monthly to business manager for submission to diocese in a timely manner  
  • Maintain a variety of reference binders and files of financial and accounting information
  • Oversee the secure filing and organization of parish financial records
  • Attend parish staff meetings when requested by Pastors or Business Manager
  • Assist Pastor and Business Manager with gathering information for Finance Council meetings 
  • Assist Principal and School Staff with budgeting, accounting, and finance tasks
  • Assist with FACTS tuition recordkeeping duties for the school
  • Assist with Lunch Program recordkeeping
  • Assist with weekly offertory deposits and ParishSOFT data entry

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Minimum Requirements

             Education:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, bookkeeping or related field     

             Experience: 5 years in business office/position – nonprofit accounting preferred                                                                                                  

             Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, Parish Soft or equivalent programs
  • Knowledge of ParishSOFT or similar accounting software
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
  • Ability to interact with others in a friendly and cooperative fashion
  • Ability to analyze accounting information and make appropriate adjustments to maintain accuracy
  • Actively practice and promote teamwork among staff and the community
  • Ability to maintain the security of highly confidential information
  • Able to work with detailed information under strict deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

To Apply:  Please submit Parish Job Application, resumes, references to Mr. Marc Lanning at mlanning@st.gabriel.net.  For questions/additional information please call 719-528-8407.  Parish Job Applications can be found on this page under "Related Documents."

 

 

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY - ST. PAUL (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)

Location:  St. Paul Catholic Church (Colorado Springs, CO) Full Time Position (Non-Exempt/40 hours per week)

Date Open:  Open Now

Date Closed:  Until Filled

Pay Rate:  $15.35 - $16.80 per hour

Benefits:  Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage, receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; participate in employee pension plan.

Job Description for Director of Youth Ministry 

Job Titles Supervised: Volunteer Adult Youth Leaders, Volunteer Teen Mentors, Volunteer Catechists for all Youth Ministry Programs, Contracted Program Speakers/Retreat Leaders/Music Ministers, and volunteer members of Youth Ministry Board.

General Purpose: Responsible for developing a parish based pastoral ministry with junior high, high school and young adult youth in the faith community, including Confirmation preparation, make-up preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation and RCIA adapted for Youth, and organizing and facilitating high school youth group activities. Provides for formal catechesis and invites and enables youth to serve others. Develops close communication with and mutual support from families of youth, parish community, pastoral staff and diocesan personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Development

• Find and Coordinate volunteers to teach and help Confirmation, high school programs

• Establishes relationships with middle school-high school and push them to discipleship

• Develops Confirmation (both in the school and at the parish), High School Youth Group, and make-up Sacraments of Initiation & RCIA adapted for Youth programs

• Reviews, selects and acquires suitable curricula/materials for formational programs that reflect the guidelines of the diocese and parish, as well as the National Catechetical Directory, Renewing the Vision and the USCCB Conformity Listing of Catechetical Texts and Series

• Plans, coordinates, and implements retreats at each program level

• Develops a relationship with parents that foster open communication between parents & youth

• Invites and assists in training youth as liturgical ministers for parish community liturgies

Recruitment and Training of Leaders

• Recruits, trains, assigns, and monitors adult team leaders, teen mentors, catechists and board

• Actively supports and promotes diocesan efforts/classes for volunteer catechist certification

• Defines the responsibilities of each volunteer position; serves as an advisor and mentor; monitor volunteers’ efforts; provides for their enrichment and appreciation

• Publicizes education and support systems for volunteers, parents and students

Administration

• Develops and maintains youth ministry budget

• Maintains accurate records according to parish and diocesan policies

• Determines and enacts effective means for publicizing & promoting youth activities

• Submits periodic reports and meets regularly with supervisor detailing activity/programs

• Initiates procedures for gathering data & evaluating all aspects of the parish’s ministry to youth

• Schedules and maintains yearly calendar through appropriate staff person; oversees proper use and maintenance of facilities; supervises youth events and activities

Communication

• Attends parish staff meetings and diocesan youth ministry meetings

• Is aware of community agencies and resources that interface with youth

• Time to transition from Old Youth Minister to current

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Theology or related field. Be familiar with USCCB documents, National Catechetical Directory and Renewing the Vision. Have Youth Ministry Certification or B.A. degree emphasis in Youth Ministry.

Experience: 2 years of experience in Roman Catholic youth formation, preferred but not required

Other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Practicing Roman Catholic centered in the faith of the Vatican II Church

• Ability to collaborate and communicate with parents, families, parishioners, parish pastoral staff, support staff and diocesan personnel to ensure an integrated approach to youth ministry

• Ability to maintain personal and authoritative boundaries

• Enthusiastic, high energy and ready to meet students where they are at

Commitment to:

• Overall parish welfare and development, including building community

• Care of personal prayer life and spiritual development

• Openness to continued professional and theological educational and spiritual formation

• Attendance at staff meetings and applicable diocesan meetings

• Becoming an active member of the parish community

Job Titles Supervised: Volunteer Adult Youth Leaders, Volunteer Teen Mentors, Volunteer Catechists for all Youth Ministry Programs, Contracted Program Speakers/Retreat Leaders/Music Ministers, and volunteer members of Youth Ministry Board.

General Purpose: Responsible for developing a parish based pastoral ministry with junior high, high school and young adult youth in the faith community, including Confirmation preparation, make-up preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation and RCIA adapted for Youth, and organizing and facilitating high school youth group activities. Provides for formal catechesis and invites and enables youth to serve others. Develops close communication with and mutual support from families of youth, parish community, pastoral staff and diocesan personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Development

• Find and Coordinate volunteers to teach and help Confirmation, high school programs

• Establishes relationships with middle school-high school and push them to discipleship

• Develops Confirmation (both in the school and at the parish), High School Youth Group, and make-up Sacraments of Initiation & RCIA adapted for Youth programs

• Reviews, selects and acquires suitable curricula/materials for formational programs that reflect the guidelines of the diocese and parish, as well as the National Catechetical Directory, Renewing the Vision and the USCCB Conformity Listing of Catechetical Texts and Series

• Plans, coordinates, and implements retreats at each program level

• Develops a relationship with parents that foster open communication between parents & youth

• Invites and assists in training youth as liturgical ministers for parish community liturgies

Recruitment and Training of Leaders

• Recruits, trains, assigns, and monitors adult team leaders, teen mentors, catechists and board

• Actively supports and promotes diocesan efforts/classes for volunteer catechist certification

• Defines the responsibilities of each volunteer position; serves as an advisor and mentor; monitor volunteers’ efforts; provides for their enrichment and appreciation

• Publicizes education and support systems for volunteers, parents and students

Administration

• Develops and maintains youth ministry budget

• Maintains accurate records according to parish and diocesan policies

• Determines and enacts effective means for publicizing & promoting youth activities

• Submits periodic reports and meets regularly with supervisor detailing activity/programs

• Initiates procedures for gathering data & evaluating all aspects of the parish’s ministry to youth

• Schedules and maintains yearly calendar through appropriate staff person; oversees proper use and maintenance of facilities; supervises youth events and activities

Communication

• Attends parish staff meetings and diocesan youth ministry meetings

• Is aware of community agencies and resources that interface with youth

• Time to transition from Old Youth Minister to current

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Theology or related field. Be familiar with USCCB documents, National Catechetical Directory and Renewing the Vision. Have Youth Ministry Certification or B.A. degree emphasis in Youth Ministry.

Experience: 2 years of experience in Roman Catholic youth formation, preferred but not required

Other background demonstrating application of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Practicing Roman Catholic centered in the faith of the Vatican II Church

• Ability to collaborate and communicate with parents, families, parishioners, parish pastoral staff, support staff and diocesan personnel to ensure an integrated approach to youth ministry

• Ability to maintain personal and authoritative boundaries

• Enthusiastic, high energy and ready to meet students where they are at

Commitment to:

• Overall parish welfare and development, including building community

• Care of personal prayer life and spiritual development

• Openness to continued professional and theological educational and spiritual formation

• Attendance at staff meetings and applicable diocesan meetings

• Becoming an active member of the parish community

To Apply:  Please submit Parish Job Application, resumes, and references to Amanda Pinterpe  at amandat@stpaulcos.org  Parish Applications can be found on this page under the Related Documents column.

 

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC PARISH (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)

Location:  Corpus Christi Catholic Parish (Colorado Springs, CO) Full Time Position (Non-Exempt/40 hours per week)

Date Open:  Open Now

Date Closed:  Until Filled

Pay Range:  $40,000 - $55,000

Benefits:  Full Time employees eligible for health, vision and dental coverage, receive holiday pay and earn discretionary time off; participate in employee pension plan.

Job Description/Summary of Job Duties:  The Director of Religious Education is responsible for the development, organization and administration of the specified areas of religious education and Catholic Formation program in fulfillment of the catechetical mission of the Parish and Diocese in cooperation with the pastor, parish staff and Diocesan Department of Catholic Formation.  The DRE manages program content, volunteers, and budgets; coordinates with other parish ministries and activities; reports to pastor and councils/committees as required.                               

Minimum qualifications:

  • Practicing Roman Catholic with a commitment to his/her faith
  • Knowledge of Scripture, Catechism and Church documents
  • Teaching experience in religious education preferred
  • Able to communicate with all age groups from varying cultural and social backgrounds
  • Skilled organizer and director of catechetical programs
  • Familiar with uses of media and technology for program implementation

Education:  An undergraduate or graduate degree in theology or religious education

Additional Information:  For additional information regarding applications please contact Carole Heindel at 633-1457 or cheindel@corpuschristicos.org.

RELATED DOCUMENTS

NOTE: For School applications please do not use the application forms shown above. Visit our Office of Catholic Schools to find out more about our school employment opportunities and to download their related application forms.