Catholic Priest

Ladgov Corporation seeks a dedicated and compassionate Catholic Priest to join our team. As a spiritual leader, you will provide essential services to our community, fostering a sense of belonging and connection among our members.

• Conduct daily, weekend, and holy day masses, as well as assist with Parish Penance Services as requested by the Active Duty Catholic Chaplain.
• Celebrate Reconciliation 1 hour prior to the Saturday evening services on weekends when presiding.
• Provide the Sacrament of Baptism, RICA classes, premarital counseling, and annulment advisement as requested by the Active Duty Catholic Chaplain.
• Offer Special Services, including Lent, Advent, First Communion, Confirmations, Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals, as needed.
• Assist at the Community Chapel on holy days, including the Solemnity of Mary, Assumption of Mary, All Saints Day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and the Nativity of Our Lord, Jesus.
• Maintain all standard qualifications, including ordination certificate and Safe Environment Training and Certification from a Catholic Diocese, and produce a letter from the home diocese granting permission to pursue endorsement with the Archdiocese of Military Services.
• Meet with the Deputy Wing Chaplain or designee quarterly to review and obtain the schedule of services for that quarter, and submit mandatory quarterly reports to the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS).
• Conduct mass in Latin Rite as required by the Active Duty Catholic Chaplain.
• Be present and prepared for each service no later than 15 minutes prior to the designated starting time.
• Dress according to business casual standards or in appropriate religious garments.
• Complete the monthly user file for the Air Force Chaplain Corps Activity Reporting System (AFCCARS) by the 2nd business day of the following month.
• Behave in accordance with public conventions and morals, and refrain from any act that could reasonably be expected to degrade the position or the Air Force Chaplaincy.
• Comply with the US Bishop's Catholic conference charter on Child Protection.
• Maintain confidentiality and be familiar with the Air Force Instruction on Religious Accommodation.
• Comply with Military Rule of Evidence 503, which grants a privilege to refuse to disclose and prevent another from disclosing a confidential communication made to a clergyman or their assistant.
• Complete privileged communication training annually.
• Use the duty title of Priest while performing services, including printed documents and electronic communications.
• Coordinate efforts with chapel personnel and work in a multi-denominational and pluralistic religious environment, including Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Orthodox, and Islamic faiths.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• In the rare case of an emergency situation requiring a Catholic Priest, be available as needed to provide counseling when the active duty Priest is unavailable.
• Provide a qualified substitute in the case of non-availability for previously scheduled and agreed-upon services one week prior to the event.

• At least 4 years of parish experience.