Coordinator of Liturgical Music

Catholic Diocese of Gary; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Diocese of Gary invites applications for the Coordinator of Liturgical Music position in Merrillville, Indiana. This role focuses on fostering sacred music in the Diocese and assisting parish leaders in developing their ministries. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, with a Master's preferred, and will have significant experience in liturgical ministry.

The position requires strong organizational skills and collaboration with clergy and staff to ensure meaningful worship and community growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of parish or diocesan experience in sacred music or liturgical ministry.

Responsibilities

• Help the Diocese of Gary grow into missionary disciples.
• Support parish music leaders and encourage their development.
• Ensure worship is well-executed and rooted in the Catholic faith.

Skills

Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills

Proficiency with the piano and singing

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Strong collaboration skills with clergy, parish staff, and diocesan leadership

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Knowledge of Catholic liturgy and sacred music

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology, liturgy, sacred music, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Rev. Declan McNicholas: [e-mail]

Coordinator of Liturgical Music

Diocese of Gary

The role of Coordinator of Sacred Music is designed to help the Diocese of Gary grow into the Church we are called to be: missionary disciples who are prayerfully centered on an encounter with Jesus Christ. The Ministry Team Member for Sacred Music works closely with parish music and leaders, the Office of Worship, and the Missionary Discipleship team to support, encourage, and build up those who serve our parishes. The heart of this position is relationship and formation; walking with parish leaders, helping them grow in confidence, skill, and vision so that sacred music serves the mission of the Church. This role focuses on developing leaders, strengthening parish ministries, and ensuring that worship at both the parish and diocesan level is well-executed, meaningful, and reverently rooted in the Catholic faith. In doing so, it helps move our parishes from maintenance to mission by allowing sacred music to open hearts to Christ.

Bachelor’s degree in theology, liturgy, sacred music, or related field is required with a master’s degree preferred. The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years of parish or diocesan experience in sacred music or liturgical ministry.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Proficiency with the piano and singing
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong collaboration skills with clergy, parish staff, and diocesan leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgy and sacred music

Contact

Catholic Diocese of Gary
9292 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: [phone]