Campus Minister - Priest
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN
Job ID#:
14185171077
Posted:
July 18, 2025
Expires:
September 16, 2025
Category:
Religious Education
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
2-5 Years
Education:
Graduate Degree
Base Pay:
$20.00 to $22.00 Hourly
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Job Description
DescriptionSeeking to foster the vibrancy of faith life at Saint Mary's College, the Priest Campus Minister provides accompaniment and responds to the sacramental, spiritual, and pastoral needs of the students of Saint Mary's College. An integral member of the Center for Faith, Action, and Ministry team, this position contributes to creating a culture of welcome, hospitality, and belonging across differences and promotes faith development in the context of Catholic and Holy Cross higher education.
The Priest Campus Minister provides for sacramental life on campus including the celebration of Sunday and daily Masses, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and other pastoral duties as needed for the student body of Saint Mary's College. The position is the celebrant for major liturgies on campus including the Mass of the Holy Spirit, Commencement Mass, and feast day Masses. The Priest Campus Minister provides accompaniment, pastoral care, and spiritual guidance to students on an ongoing basis and offers regular ministry of presence on campus and during retreats. In collaboration with the CFAM ministry team, this position thinks creatively about and supports outreach and evangelization efforts on campus, such as ministry pop ups, tabling events, and multifaith socials.
The position participates in ministry team meetings, supports student leader formation, and contributes to the collective work of the Center for Faith, Action and Ministry in an effort to further the mission of Saint Mary's as a Catholic and Holy Cross institution. The Priest Campus Minister participates in the Liturgy Commission and supports one additional ministry area, such as Latine ministry or missionary discipleship formation.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Ordained Roman Catholic Priest
2-3 years of experience in ministry with young adults, experience in higher education and/or campus ministry preferred
Familiarity with the Holy Cross Charism
Strong homilist and presider
Experience in spiritual direction
Computer skills including Google programs
Schedule
20 hours/week, 10 months (August-May), including:
Sunday 7 pm Mass (2x/month), 1-2 daily Masses per week, weekly CFAM staff meetings (Wednesdays 12:30-2 pm) and bi-weekly ministry team meetings. Two additional priest chaplains share rotation for Sunday and weekday Masses.
This job will require evening and weekend hours as assigned.
About the Employer
Founded by the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1844, Saint Mary's College promotes a life of intellectual vigor, aesthetic appreciation, religious sensibility, and social responsibility. Saint Mary's is a Catholic, residential, women's, liberal arts college offering undergraduate degrees and co-educational graduate programs.A pioneer in the education of women, the College fosters an inclusive, academic community where students discover and develop their talents as they prepare to make a difference in the world. All members of the College contribute to this mission in their response to the complex needs and challenges of contemporary life.