Catholic Priest Chaplain (1.0 Alt)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. seeks a Catholic Health Care Chaplain for the Lafayette East Campus in Lafayette, Indiana.

The role includes administering sacraments, providing pastoral care to patients, families, and staff, and supporting spiritual needs within a Catholic healthcare environment. The chaplain will minister to patients and staff, offer Mass and the sacraments, and perform duties as needed, with travel up to 20% as required by the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Theology or Related Field is required.
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement is required.
• NACC Certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services is preferred.
• 1 year Chaplain experience in a healthcare institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Minister to patients, their families, and staff.
• Provide Sacraments, Mass, Anointing of the Sick and other duties as needed.
• Utilize appropriate spiritual care skills in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Theology or Related Field

Master's Degree - Master of Divinity, Doctor of Divinity, Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, Master of Theology - Preferred

Ecclesiastical Endorsement - Required

National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) Certification - The National Catholic Bioethics Center - Preferred

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus

1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905

The Catholic Priest Chaplain ministers to patients, their families and staff. Provides the sacraments, offers mass, and other duties of staff chaplains.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Minister to patients, their families, and staff.
• Provide Sacraments, Mass, Anointing or the Sick and all other duties, as needed.
• Utilize advanced keyboarding and data-entry skills to accurately process information in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree - Theology or Related Field - Required
• Master's Degree - Master of Divinity, Doctor of Divinity, Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, Master of Theology - Preferred
• 1 year Chaplain in a healthcare institution - Preferred
• Familiarity with Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services - Preferred
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement - Required
• National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) Certification - The National Catholic Bioethics Center - Preferred

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Up to 20%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.