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Updated October 13, 2006

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Audio/Visual

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Education

FAITH EDUCATION -- ”The Possible Journey”, Uncompromised Trust. Where politics, lobbies, churches fail. Free download at http://www.secondenlightenment.org


Graduate Studies

CALLED TO THE MINISTRY of Spiritual Direction? Spiritual Direction Graduate Certificate offered at Washington Theological Union, a Roman Catholic Graduate School of Theology and Ministry. Companion Others as a Spiritual Director. Practical Skills Development. One-on-one and Peer-to-group Formats. Tap the Spiritual Riches of our Religious Orders in our Nation’s Capital. Call Sr. Carol Ries, SNJM, MS, MSW, at (800) 334-9922 x 5220 or email ries@wtu.edu Visit our website at: http://spiritualdirection.wtu.edu


Homilies -- Missions -- Retreats

DEACON (DOCTOR MINISTRY) has preached 160 parish missions nationwide; published audiocassette series, “Preaching In Today’s Church”. Updated, spirited preaching; expenses only. Phone: (800) 483-1999. E-mail: abcmissions@bellsouth.net


Homilies -- Preaching -- Retreats

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Institutes

HESYCHIA SCHOOL for Spiritual Directors. Weeks I & II: Sept. 17-22; Sept. 24-29; Weeks III & IV: Oct. 29-Nov. 4; Nov. 5-10, Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson, AZ. Focusing on the ancient art of Christian spiritual direction, the four-week certificate program will be taught in the context of contemplative study and spiritual mentoring. It embraces a diversity of faiths. Call: (520) 744-3400. E-mail: office@desertrenewal.org Visit: www.desertrenewal.org


Language Studies

INTENSIVE PASTORAL ENGLISH: Adult language instruction includes vocabulary for ministry. Small classes, multicultural setting, outstanding faculty. Offered in three-week blocks year-round. Mexican American Cultural Center, San Antonio, Texas. Accreditation: USCCB/CCA. Contact Edna Cardona: (210) 732-2156, ext. 7102. Web site: www.maccsa.org


Parish Missions

DYNAMIC, CREATIVE PREACHING -- Parish missions, Faculty in-service, retreats for religious. Web site: www.sabbathretreats.org


Pilgrimages

PRAYER AND ART IN ITALY -- A Special Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, Ravenna, Padua and Venice. July 8-18, 2007, with Thomas A. Kane, CSP and Br Mickey McGrath. For brochure, contact JoAnne at: Catholic Travel Centre. E-mail: Joanne@GoCatholicTravel.com Or call (800) 553-5233.


Retreats

MORADA DE LAS ROSAS Spiritual Retreat in San Ysidro, New Mexico 87053. Special: religious only. Ten day private retreat $285. (505) 834-7437. E-mail: giottorm@aol.com


BETHANY RETREAT HOUSE, East Chicago, Indiana, offers private and individually-directed silent retreats, including 30 day Ignatian, year-round in a prayerful home setting. Contact Joyce Diltz, PHJC: 219-398-5047. E-mail: bethanyrh@sbcglobal.net Web site: www.bethanyretreathouse.org


SAN DIEGO. The Spiritual Ministry Center, The Religious of the Sacred Heart, offers year-round retreats including 30-day retreats and self-directed sabbaticals near the ocean in a comfortable townhouse. Phone: (619) 224-9444. Fax: (619) 224-1082. E-mail: spiritmin@rscj.org Web site: www.spiritmin.org


Sabbaticals

FORMATION CONSULTATION SERVICES -- provides unique, flexible and holistic sabbatical programs within a nurturing small community atmosphere. Programs are tailored specifically to each participant’s needs. Program details are located on our web site: www.fcs-bilotta.com Our web site also offers a helpful selection of articles on formation for free downloading. Phone: (508) 234-6540.


GENESIS: NEW BEGINNINGS. SABBATICAL in New England, perfect setting for inner peacekeeping, deepening of contemplative awareness. Design sabbatical time drawing from many programs offered. Contact Sr. Ann Horgan, SP, Sabbatical Coordinator. Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center, 53 Mill St., Westfield, MA 01085. Phone: (413) 562-3627. E-mail: genesis@genesiscenter.us Website: www.genesiscenter.us


SABBATICAL: INN-TERRA, Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, ID, provides a contemplative time of reflection with earth’s story and our story. Aug. 18 - Sept. 29, 2007. Come for all or part. Presenters include Gail Worcelo, SGM, MA, noted speaker and student of Fr. Thomas Berry, and Kathleen Fischer, PhD, MSW, award-winning author, spiritual director, retreat facilitator. Enjoy beautiful North Idaho; pray with the Benedictine women’s community. Phone: (208) 962-3224. E-mail: retreat@stgertrudes.org Web site: www.StGertrudes.org


CONTEMPLATIVE STUDY and Retreat Sabbatical. Winter Sabbatical: Oct. 29-Dec. 15, 2006; Spring Sabbatical: March 18-May 4, 2007. Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson, AZ. Created for the spiritual renewal of the whole person, this residential program combines periods of silent prayer and rest with daily spiritual teachings. Topics include study of the mystics, desert spirituality, Passio Christi, creating your own mission statement, spirituality through art and freedom to “just be.” Limit 15. Call: (520) 744-3400. E-mail: office@desertrenewal.org Visit: www.desertrenewal.org


WINTER SABBATICAL: January 3 - February 3, 2007. SPRING SABBATICAL: May 8 - June 6, 2007. An ideal environment for spiritual renewal, theological updating and holistic relaxation. For more information contact Robert Cogswell, Center for Spiritual Development, 434 S. Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92868-3907. (714) 744-3175 ext. 4406. E-mail: rcogswell@csjorange.org Web site: www.thecsd.com


Spanish Studies

STUDY TOP-OF-THE-LINE PASTORAL SPANISH and the real Mexican cultural program, total immersion, one-on-one, customized, year-round, start anytime, go as long as you like tutorials. Special emphasis on pastoral care of Hispanics and on developing fluency in professionally oriented Spanish. Excellent faculty. Direct interaction with the Mexican church and the genuine Mexican culture reality. Contact: CIRIMEX, 205 Hill Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501. Phone: (641) 682-4264. Fax: (641) 684-4690. Guadalajara, Mexico, phone: 011-52-333-121-4878. Mexican fax: 011-52-333-121-7738. Worldwide e-mail: CIRIMEX@aol.com


CENTER OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURE -- Spanish to suit your needs, individualized instruction by professional, experienced teachers in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Phone: (809) 530-7234. E-mail: phildeemcg@yahoo.com


INTENSIVE PASTORAL SPANISH: Mexican American Cultural Center, San Antonio, Texas. Adult learning in multicultural faith community. Small classes, outstanding faculty. Offered in three-week blocks year-round. Accreditation: USCCB/CCA. Contact Edna Cardona: (210) 732-2156, ext. 7102. Web site: www.maccsa.org


Spiritual Coaching

WHITEHAWK SPIRIT COACHING, LLC -- Gavin W. Young, Jr., M.A., M.A.P.M., C.T.A.C.; RC Spiritual Life Coach; http://www.whitehawkspiritcoaching.com


Spiritual Direction

SEEKING DIRECTION? Find a spiritual director anywhere in the world. Learn about spiritual direction. Learn what to ask a spiritual director. www.sdiworld.org


Vocations

FRANCISCAN SISTER in Haiti seeking other(s) to share life and ministry in mountains near Pestel. Present focus on economic development and health, but all gifts welcome. Living is simple, vigorous, but nature-rich. Call Sr. Marge (734) 282-2396 or Sr. Claudia (419) 824-3604.


CATHOLIC APOSTOLIC CHURCH in North America - Inclusive, progressive, marital status and gender no impediment to holy orders. Phone: (845) 586-2201. www.cacina.org


EMPLOYMENT SERVICES


Employment Opportunities


CAMPUS MINISTRY

CAMPUS MINISTERS -- Diocese of Richmond, Va., has a position available for priests, religious or laypersons. Pastoral experience and a graduate degree in theology or a related discipline required. For further information, positions descriptions, applications, contact Diane M. Guy, SND, Diocesan Director, 811 Cathedral Place, Richmond VA 23220. E-mail: dguy@richmonddiocese.org


CHAPLAIN

ROMAN CATHOLIC ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN -- Chaplain’s Office, Williams College welcomes applications for a new full-time, year-round position. The Associate Chaplain will be a religious, programmatic and educational resource to Catholic students; and, as available, to faculty and staff as well. Candidates should possess a Master of Divinity or equivalent degree. Priestly ordination is preferred, but qualified religious or laypersons will be actively considered. Significant experience in campus religious life; familiarity with higher education environment and developmental issues of young adults; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and demonstrated ability to work with undergraduates from a wide array of backgrounds, traditions and cultures. Résumé review begins immediately. AA/EOE. For more information about Williams College, visit www.williams.edu Williams College welcomes diversity. For the full posting see http://www.williams.edu/admin/hr/ Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé including Job #300303-NCRP, to: The Office of Human Resources, Williams College, 100 Spring Street Suite 201, Williamstown, MA 01267. Phone: (413) 597-3129. E-mail: hr@williams.edu


DIRECTOR

THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RICHMOND, Virginia seeks a Director for the Office for Black Catholics. The Director serves as a catalyst in areas of promoting, evangelization and eradicating racism, and provides information and resources for the Bishop, diocesan staff, and parishes. The Director collaborates with the Commission for Black Catholics, the Office of the Hispanic Apostolate, the Asian Community, diocesan staff and parishioners in order to assess and meet the needs of the community. The selected candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry or a related degree (master’s degree preferred), professional experience in a human service setting, and experience working with ethnic groups and associations. Required skills include strong leadership skills, facilitation and collaboration skills, administration skills, and a good working knowledge of the Church’s doctrinal and social teaching. Must be a Catholic in good standing. Some travel is required. Closing date for submitting applications is October 27, 2006. The position is available in January 2007. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and diocesan application to dmahanes@richmonddiocese.org or mail to D.G. Mahanes, Director of Human Resources, Catholic Diocese of Richmond, 811 Cathedral Place, Richmond, VA 23220.


EDITOR

DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE -- Seeking an Editor for The Long Island Catholic newspaper who will provide leadership to a Catholic newspaper in a time of transition and technology change and will bring new vision/ideas along with a commitment to a life lived in harmony with the tenets of the Catholic faith. He/She will: assure the content/format of the newspaper meets the standards of journalistic integrity and the goals of the Diocesan Bishop; select and edit all content and determine the overall layout of the newspaper; write a weekly column and/or supervise a weekly editorial; oversee a staff of approximately 25. Send cover letter, salary requirements and 3 professional references to: Attention: TLIC Search Committee, Office of Human Resources, Diocese of Rockville Centre, PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, NY 11571-9023. Fax: (516) 678-9566. E-mail: HR@DRVC.org


EDUCATION

ARE YOU CONCERNED about the tide of Catholic schools closing across the country? If you are, we are a non-profit national education foundation which is developing a business model to address this problem and help save and grow Catholic elementary schools. We are seeking highly motivated people who would be passionate about helping in this critical mission. We are currently working with over 140 Catholic elementary schools in three separate dioceses in various areas of the U.S. with plans to expand extensively. If you desire to save and grow Catholic elementary schools, are very organized and detail orientated, possess strong communication and management skills, as well as good verbal and writing skills, then we want you to be part of our national consulting team. We are looking for a strong background in many of the following areas: institutional advancement, fundraising, board development, strategic planning and marketing to implement our business and operations program in Catholic elementary schools across the country. A working knowledge of the Catholic Church and its hierarchy is desirable. Please, only qualified and serious applicants need apply. Letters of Interest and/or résumés should be forwarded to PO Box 506, Lumberton, NJ 08048 or fax: (609) 261-0799.


DIOCESAN ECOLOGICAL EDUCATOR -- Appalachian Office of Justice and Peace seeks ecological educator to promote and apply catholic social teaching on issues related to ecology, rural life, poverty, and economic justice. Position requires residence in Western vicariate of the Richmond, Va. Diocese. Must be a Catholic in good standing, actively committed to the social teaching of the church. Applicants must be well versed in computer and able to drive to meetings across the diocese. Minimum bachelor degree required in related field. Send résumé and request application by November 1, 2006: Appalachian Office of Justice and Peace, PO Box 660, St. Paul, VA 24283. Phone: (276) 762-5050. E-mail: jhanrahan@richmonddiocese.org


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PART-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of Catholic Charities -- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work, Business Management or other relevant area and experience in administering social service programs required. Must have and understanding of Catholic Social Teaching, good writing skills, computer literacy, the ability to travel and the ability to communicate in both English and Spanish. Grant writing experience, collaborative style, network development, fund development skills and experience in working for a non-profit preferred. The incumbent will work closely with a board of directors to form and develop the organization. Send résumé, letter of interest and references within the next week to: Board Chairperson, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Las Cruces, 1280 Med Park Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88005.


FORMATION

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO seeks experienced full-time Faith Formation Director for whole community catechesis, religious education, adult formation, and training faith formation volunteers. Must be a practicing Catholic with an MA in Theology, well organized, collaborative, and dynamic with strong leadership skills. Send résumé to Leslie Hutchison, 21505 Augusta Ave., Port Charlotte, FL 33952.


LITURGY/MUSIC MINISTRY

MUSIC AND LITURGY DIRECTOR -- the Parish of St. Columbkille in Papillion, NE seeks a full-time director of music and liturgy. Papillion was recently ranked by Money magazine as the 23rd best place to live in the US. The parish of St. Columbkille is a growing suburban parish of 2,700 families committed to living their faith through apostolic action. The director is an integral member of the parish staff and is responsible for coordinating the planning and execution of all parish liturgies. The applicant must have specialized credentials in liturgy and music. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. A full job description is available upon request. Send résumés to: Fr. Damian Zuerlein, St. Columbkille Church, 200 E. 6th St., Papillion, NE 68046. Phone: (402) 339-3285. E-mail: Zuerlein@stc.omhcoxmail.com


MISSIONER

MISSIONER -- Associate Coordinator position. Opportunity for third-world experience assisting the Director of Matthew 25, the Parish Twinning Program’s mission house in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in maintaining operations of the house and in coordinating parish visits and medical missions. One-year commitment preferred and basic computer skills required. Benefits: room and board, monthly stipend and travel expenses. E-Mail: parishprogram@aol.com


PASTORAL ASSISTANT

MID-WESTERN MICHIGAN PARISH seeks Pastoral Assistant. Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, an urban parish of more than 800 families seeks a Pastoral Minister. The Pastoral Minister works with the pastor in the spiritual and educational formation of the parish. Ideal candidates should possess a college degree with education appropriate to the position, knowledgeable in Catholic Doctrine, a strong background in theology, liturgy. Candidate should have a minimum of three years experience in a parish based ministry. Located in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish is approximately 40 minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan. Applicant information should be received by October 15, 2006. Potential candidates are invited to send résumé and cover letter to Search Committee c/o Father Donn Tufts, IHM Parish, 1935 Plymouth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.


PASTORAL ASSOCIATE

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE -- Saint Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church in Midland, MI seeks a Pastoral Associate. PA will minister along with a Pastoral Team to the spiritual life of the 1100-plus household community through planning, presiding, preaching; coordinate the RCIA Process; supervise the Christian Service Commission and ministries; assist families in times of transition (e.g. death, birth, sickness, divorce, etc.). Master’s degree in theology and/or pastoral ministry and three - five years of parish experience preferred. Application deadline is October 31, 2006. Salary and benefits commensurate with degree and experience. Send résumé and cover letter to Saint Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church, PA Search Committee, 207 Ashman Street, Midland, MI 48640.


YOUTH MINISTRY

YOUTH MINISTER: Parish serving a Native American population on 3 reservations is seeking an energetic self-starter, with a theological background and 5 years of experience. Position will oversee and coordinate programs for Middle and High School students, and the Confirmation Program. Good communication skills and ability and desire to work within the Native American culture required. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Send résumé to Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, 1054 Barona Road, Lakeside CA 92040, or contact Edward Nolan, Pastoral Coordinator, at (619) 443-3412.


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