The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 154 elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.
The Director for the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Leading in a Renewed Church (LRC) will support the development and execution of initiatives supporting priest growth by working with leadership in various capacities.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of, execute, and facilitate upcoming foundational program for priests.
- Reintroduce and facilitate the Catholic Leadership 360 (CL 360) review tool for priests.
- Coordinate, support, and facilitate life-stage programs, such as those targeting newly ordained priests or new pastors, and potential new offerings, such as for priests in transition to new roles.
- Assist in the development of, execute, and facilitate training modules based on the Disciple-Shepherd-Steward priest development model.
- Support coaching (especially in partnership with CLI) and other mentoring efforts.
- Serves as a collaborative partner on the LRC team to execute other key initiatives, as needed.
- Supporting Relationships with Vicar for Pastoral and Professional Development, Vicar General, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher
- Deep knowledge of the Catholic faith and of dioceses.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- C-suite relational experience
