Madison Chancery Opportunities

Contact us to apply
Send a copy of Resume and cover letter with three professional references to Michelle Nilsson at [email protected]

General Position Summary
The Director is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. This ministry of the Diocese of Madison has existed since 1967. The Director implements the Bishop’s priorities of full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Church and its related activities. This office is located at Holy Name Heights with the other diocesan offices, including Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Madison.  The Director reports to the Bishop, or his delegate.

The term “disability” relates to any condition that may be a barrier to full participation in the life of the church, such as mobility limitations, cognitive impairments, emotional conditions, hearing or visual impairments, and medical conditions. This Apostolate also is a ministry of spiritual support for older adults, those who receive assisted living in their homes or in facilities, and people impacted by mental health challenges.

Functional Responsibilities
Diocesan Focus

1. Assesses the ministry needs of people with disabilities within the diocese, and addresses unmet needs.
2. Works with and assists all Diocesan Offices to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities.

1.  Partners with Catholic Charities of Madison to address the spiritual needs of people who are served throughout the Diocese of Madison.
2. Serves as an advisor to Diocesan Building Commission to insure accessible facilities on the diocesan and parish properties.
3. Serves as a resource to the Diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis(OEC) in regards to up-to-date catechetical materials, special equipment, and other items for people with disabilities.
4. Consults with the Diocesan Office of Worship in regards to the inclusion of people with disabilities in diocesan liturgies.

3. Works to raise awareness about disabilities in the diocese, including Mental Health awareness.
4. Maintains contact with the National Catholic Partnership on Disabilities, and other relevant national Catholic organizations.
5. Coordinates Diocesan Apostolate events for persons with disabilities
6. Coordinates the weekly taping of the TV Mass at the WISC-TV studio in Madison.
7. Coordinates the collection and review of requests for Apostolate funding from parishes, schools, and other entities in the Diocese of Madison.
8. Supervises Apostolate staff and volunteers.
9. Develops and monitors the Apostolate annual budget.
10. Other tasks as directed.

1. Supports and provides resources to pastors and parish personnel to enable the full participation in all parish liturgies and activities by people with disabilities.
2. Assists with the recruitment and training of parish volunteers in ministries to, with, for, and by people with disabilities at the parish level.
3. Works as needed to raise awareness about disabilities throughout the diocese.

1. Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and verbal communications.
2. Ability to work with individuals with disabilities, pastors, chancery administration, and diocesan personnel in a manner that promotes and encourages collaboration.
3. Ability to supervise, train, evaluate and coordinate the work of others.
4. Ability to independently plan and organize one’s own activities with a minimum of supervision.
5. Ability to relate to and work with people in a cooperative manner.
6. Maintains confidentiality in all matters.

1. Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and an active member of one’s parish.
2. Have considerable knowledge of the general area of disabilities and older adults,  including services available and the Bishop’s Pastoral Statement, Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities, and other relevant bishop’s statements.
3. Prefer a four-year college or university degree, or two-year degree with experience serving persons with disabilities. A non-degreed candidate with extensive experience with persons with disabilities would be considered.
4. Have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel around the 11 counties of the diocese to assist parishes.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to talk, hear, stand/walk and/or sit.  It is required that this individual have sufficient clarity of speech and hearing to communicate effectively.  The work environment will consist of normal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.  Independent travel throughout the diocese required.  Some evening and weekend work.  Occasional requirements to stay overnight away from home.

To Apply
Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison

POSITION NARRATIVE

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison and the parish of St. Bernard are pleased to announce an opening for the position of Director of Sacred Music.  This will be a combined position in which the candidate will serve at both the parish and diocesan levels in directing, executing and implementing a successful sacred music program.
St. Bernard Parish is a parish of approximately 600 families, located in the Schenk-Atwood neighborhood of east Madison, Wis.  Founded in 1906, the parish’s current cruciform church was completed in 1926, and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in a few years.  The parish is located in a dynamic and rapidly changing part of the city.  Younger families are beginning to call St. Bernard their spiritual home, thanks to our commitment to beautiful liturgy and our love for sacred music.

Under the direction of our previous director, we have embraced an opportunity to bring two historical and beautiful instruments to St. Bernard.  In the fall of 2023, the parish will welcome the arrival of E.M. Skinner Opus 265 and E.M. Skinner Opus 738.  Opus 265 is a pre-World War I vintage pipe organ consisting of 50 ranks.  It is entirely original, and is currently being restored alongside opus 738 by the Quimby Pipe Organ Company in Warrensburg, Mo.  Opus 738 is a 10-rank organ.  The successful candidate will embrace these instruments and play them to their true potential as we continue to build upon our foundation of liturgy and sacred music. 

The Diocese of Madison was erected on December 22, 1945, and consists of 11 counties throughout south-central and southwest Wisconsin.  The Diocese is home to almost 300,000 Catholics.  Bishop Donald J. Hying is the fifth bishop of the Diocese.  The diocesan headquarters are located at Holy Name Heights, the once former home of Holy Name Seminary, which formed young men to consider a priestly vocation.  Located inside the oratory is the newly restored Aeolian-Skinner Opus 1204. 

St. Bernard has a 25-voice SATB choir.  The Diocese of Madison welcomes men and women from across the diocese to form the diocesan choir, consisting of approximately 45 SATB voices.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

1. Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church.
2. A commitment to live according to the laws and precepts of the Church.
3. Possess one or more of the following academic credentials:
   1. Master’s Degree in Organ Performance.
   2. Master’s Degree in Choral Conducting, with advanced proficiency and training in organ performance.
   3. Master’s Degree in Sacred Music, with advanced proficiency in organ performance and choral conducting.
   4. Previous and current experience with organ performance and sacred music will be considered.
4. Proficient knowledge of the liturgical documents of the Church, including the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sancrosanctum Concilium and the instruction on Music in the Liturgy, Musicam Sacram.
5. Proficient knowledge in the structure of Masses and liturgies.
6. Proficient knowledge in the selection of hymnody for the Sundays, Feasts and Solemnities of the Church’s liturgical year.
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
8. Possess leadership qualities and have confidence in leading a music program.
9. Ability to foster a sense of reverence and prayer:  both in yourself and the music ministers who assist you.
10. Ability to mentor, and to encourage people of all ages to embrace sacred music.
11. Willingness to attend diocesan and parish staff meetings as required.
12. A strong desire and passion in working with volunteers.
13. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products.