Director of the Office of Divine Worship

Position Summary:

The Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, a growing, vibrant Diocese, seeks highly motivated candidates for the position of Director of the Office of Divine Worship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists the Diocesan Bishop in his role as the principal liturgist of the Diocese.
• Serves as a resource on liturgical matters to the Bishop and to the parishes of the Diocese.
• Coordinates all episcopal and Diocesan liturgies, assuming primary responsibility for providing material and ministerial needs of liturgies celebrated in Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral.
• Recommends particular norms and praxis in keeping with the universal liturgical norms of the Church.
• Conducts and is a resource for liturgical formation on the Diocesan and parish levels.
• Coordinates the celebrations of the Sacrament of Confirmation of Catholics.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in liturgical studies or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree or Licentiate degree in Liturgy or Liturgical Theology preferred.
• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.
• Proven experience in planning parish liturgies and participating in the preparation of diocesan liturgies.
• Preferred understanding of the Spanish language and Hispanic liturgical customs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in providing formation on both the Diocesan and parish levels.
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.

About the Diocese: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh comprises the 54 eastern counties of North Carolina, covering 33,088 square miles with a population of 5,305,066. The diocese is divided into eight deaneries with a total of 81 parishes, 13 missions, three stations, and four centers for campus ministry. The diocese is served by 171 diocesan, religious order and extern priests and includes an estimated 510,000 Catholics. In addition to a competitive salary, the Diocese provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurances and a generous 403(b) plan.