Diocesan Opportunities

Working with the Chief Development Officer, this position is an integral part of the fundraising team and Development Office. The primary objective of this position is to provide comprehensive fundraising support through accurate database management, reporting, and donor relations.  Coordinator will be primary donor contact for gift processing and oversee all the clerical and administrative procedures necessary to complete the various appeals and campaigns.  The position also interacts on a professional level with donors, parish pastors and staff members, and vendors. 

The Department of Catechesis & Evangelization in the Diocese of Joliet is offering an 8-week summer internship for four (4) adults aged 21 and up. The purpose is to support youth formation programming across the diocese, while helping the interns learn more about diocesan and parish structures to better discern where God may be calling them in the life of the church. 

The Diocese of Joliet has a rich history of providing Catholic education to 36 elementary schools, 7 high schools, 2 stand-alone pre-schools, and 3 independent schools in five counties.  Led by Bishop Ronald Hicks since 2020, the Diocese of Joliet seeks a faith-filled, mission-driven and visionary leader to serve as the Superintendent of Catholic Schools to advance the mission of the Catholic church.  Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Superintendent serves as the chief educational and operational leader for the Diocese of Joliet Catholic School system and the Catholic Schools Office (CSO).   The Superintendent is responsible for advancing Catholic education, promoting teacher and educational excellence, and ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of diocesan schools.  The Superintendent oversees the implementation of a strategic plan focused on increasing enrollment, particularly in under-resourced communities, while stewarding resources effectively to ensure operational vitality.  A central priority of this role is strengthening faith formation and ensuring that a vibrant Catholic identity is evident across all schools. 

The Chancellor and Moderator of the Tribunal serve the bishop. This role carries dual responsibility: as Chancellor, the safeguarding and certification of diocesan acts and records; as Moderator of the Tribunal, the supervision and administration of the diocesan marriage tribunal to ensure just and proper application of cannon law. This role blends two important ministries: administration and canonical service.

The Moderator of the Tribunal is responsible for supervision and administration of the diocesan marriage tribunal to ensure just and proper application of Canon Law. The Moderator serves as Judge or Advocate as needed, including writing Briefs, and works closely with the Judicial Vicar on all matters presented to the Tribunal.

The Chancellor fulfills the duties of this position by ensuring the documents and acts of the Curia are gathered, arranged, and safeguarded in the archives; and by recording the ecclesiastical acts, decrees, and dispensations issued by the Bishop as required by the Code of Canon Law. Produces official ecclesiastical documents as requested and required. The Chancellor ensures the documents and acts of the Curia are gathered arranged and safeguarded in the archives; records the ecclesiastical acts, decrees, and dispensations issued by the Bishop as required by the Code of Canon Law; produces official ecclesiastical documents as requested and required.

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.

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.