Diocesan Opportunities

This position plans and coordinates Diocese of Joliet sponsored events at the Blanchette Catholic Center, the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, and other locations throughout the Diocese. This position is responsible for organizing and executing diocesan-wide events such as meetings, seminars, speaker engagements, retreats, convocations, lunches, dinners, and the non-liturgical portions of Cathedral events. This position reports directly to the Director of Buildings and Properties and will work closely with other diocesan offices, including but not limited to the Office of the Bishop, Communications Office, Development Office, Office of Divine Worship, Catholic Schools Office, Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, Finance Department, and Information Technology. The individual must be skilled at building relationships and able to relate to individuals at all levels within/outside the organization. The individual must be sensitive to organizational, and department needs, employee goodwill and the overarching mission of the Catholic Church.

The CFO, in collaboration with the COO, is responsible for ensuring appropriate management of the financial resources of the Diocese to achieve strategic priorities and long-term financial stability.  The CFO will develop and manage the annual diocesan budget and financial plan for Diocesan staff, programs, and initiatives. In addition, the CFO will help develop and implement the diocesan strategic vision within the finance department, including supporting the development of long-term financial plans.  In addition to overseeing the finance department, the CFO will manage and oversee certain shared service functions. The CFO works in a collaborative and consultative manner with the parishes and pastors, diocesan staff, and the Diocesan Finance Council (DFC). Finally, the CFO supervises the finances and administration of the temporal goods belonging to the parishes or other juridic persons subject to the Bishop.  This includes (among others):  Priests’ Pension Plan, Parish and School Endowment Fund, Seminarian Education Endowment Fund, Catholic Education Foundation and the Cemetery Future Care Fund.

The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) of the Diocese of Joliet seeks a full-time, mission-driven, results-oriented Executive Director to lead fundraising efforts that provide scholarships for students seeking a Catholic education. Reporting to the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, the Executive Director will set the strategic direction for major gifts, annual appeals, endowed giving, and donor cultivation from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

The Finance Consultant/Auditor is an analytical team member that can review and analyze financial and operational data and information.  This includes gathering and reviewing financial and operational data from parishes, performing parish financial and operational reviews, assisting parishes and business managers with financial matters, and compiling and analyzing annual parish financial reports.  Data analytics, data reporting, and data visualization skills are preferred.

This position will serve the Diocese of Joliet as a member of the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization team and will be responsible for implementing and overseeing ministries that celebrate the Catholic traditions of parishioners of various ethnic communities, that intentionally welcome and include people of all abilities in the life of the Church, and that provide for the pastoral care of persons with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

To support the Diocese of Joliet in its mission of encountering the living Christ. This position is responsible for serving as key advisor to the bishop, pastors, and leadership staff in strategic oversight and administration of the properties and buildings of the Diocese of Joliet. 

This position is responsible for the management of the Buildings and Properties Department and ensures Diocesan interests are protected and compliance met in all property-related matters. Overseas and manages all major construction projects overseeing temporal activities involving property acquisition and disposition, construction, renovation, building repairs, plant operation, maintenance, and procurement of related services for the Diocese of Joliet and its affiliated entities and agencies, farms and environmental monitoring and compliance

This is a part-time hourly position. This person is the liaison between the Diocese of Joliet and victims of sexual abuse by clerics or employees of the Diocese. This person assists in coordinating service to promote healing for the victims. This position is responsible for responding to calls on the Victim Assistance Helpline.

The Be Formed Program Administrator is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and managing all aspects of the Be Formed Spiritual Formation Program within the Diocese of Joliet in partnership with the Lifelong Lay Formation Lead and Be Formed Advisory Board. This role requires a dynamic and organized individual who is passionate about faith formation and capable of providing strong administrative and leadership support to ensure the program’s successful operation.

The Director is responsible for implementing and maintaining the diocesan response to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and the Essential Norms, and for creating a culture of safety for the children of the diocese. The Director supervises and coordinates the assistance needed by any victim of sexual abuse that occurred in the past or the present. The Director supervises the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator and ensures all incoming allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Church employees or volunteers are properly received and handled according to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and state laws. Serves as staff to the Diocesan Review Committee.

The Marriage and Family Ministry Specialist supports the mission of the Diocese of Joliet by developing, promoting, and coordinating pastoral initiatives that strengthen Catholic marriage and family life. This position involves working closely with parishes, clergy, and lay leaders to provide formation, resources, and support aligned with the Catholic Church teachings.

The Diocese of Joliet is seeking General Counsel to oversee and assist in managing the legal issues and challenges of the diocese. This is a full-time, exempt, benefited position.