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Secretariat for Pastoral Ministry

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The Diocese of Covington Curia invites Catholics with significant ministry training and experience to consider putting their leadership skills into service to the Church by submitting their candidacy for the new position of Secretary for Pastoral Ministry. A Diocesan reconfiguration of responsibility areas will position this individual to organize and lead the diocesan focus on the broad areas of evangelization, faith formation, and catechesis while simultaneously providing vision, planning, and direction for the overall Secretariat by representing the Bishop and taking the leadership role in monitoring the work of its other ministries. Key responsibilities of the Secretary will include partnering with our P-12 schools, to drive and maintain greater Catholic identity; with our own Thomas More University, to deliver first-class, in-person faith formation across the diocese; and with diocesan parishes and Directors/Coordinators of Religious Education, to establish an advisory board to oversee the programs and then to lead this network. The Secretary will also manage the overall delivery and evaluation aspects of virtual faith formation through our Catechetical Institute, in partnership with the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Our minimum requirements for candidates include: completion of appropriate formal education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; prior Church ministry experience with a proven ability to both constructively supervise and work collaboratively with others; a solid, experiential understanding of hierarchy and structures in the Catholic Church; creativity and innovation; visionary strategic thinking; and an empathetic approach. Those considering this opportunity may submit a letter of interest along with a comprehensive resume or C-V, including compensation history and a list of references that includes contact email addresses, by email or by fax to Stephen Koplyay, SPHR, at skoplyay@covdio.org or 859-392-1589.

 

Diocesan Hispanic Minister

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The Diocese of Covington, Kentucky (www.covdio.org) invites individuals who are proficient in both English and Spanish and who are interested in advancing the mission of our local Church to discern a full-time vocation of ministry and service to the communities of primarily-Spanish-speaking families and individuals living within the boundaries of our diocese. We seek a passionate, committed individual to work to build productive, collaborative relationships, and then to be a proactive advocate for the continuing pastoral care and assimilation of these identified and unidentified persons into the life of our local Church and our communities. The Diocesan Hispanic Minister will work a very flexible full-time schedule, committing time and resources to draw these constituencies closer to the heart of the Church. The Diocesan Hispanic Minister will be a facilitator of care and accompaniment, identifying and implementing new methods of outreach, and acting as a communications bridge. S/he will utilize social media, public gatherings, and other means of group communications to demonstrate and promote opportunities for growth, advancement, and understanding. We are looking for a personable, actively practicing Roman Catholic who is well-versed in Church doctrine and practice, as well as the Hispanic language and culture. A degree in Theology or a related field is preferred, and experience working with or actively participating in a Hispanic Catholic community environment would be important. Interested individuals who may feel called to this kind of ministry should send a letter of interest and a detailed comprehensive resume, including references with contact email addresses, to Stephen Koplyay, SPHR by email at skoplyay@covdio.org.

Database Coordinator

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The Safe Environment Office of the Diocese of Covington is seeking a self-starting individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment involving meticulous detail, regular follow-up, and regular puzzle solving. The position of Safe Environment Database Coordinator and Virtus Administrator requires skills in database management, a solid understanding of security and integrity of personal data, and keen communication and problem-solving skills. Duties include maintaining the diocesan Virtus database; “help desk” responsibility to all users; updating forms and training materials; training parish and other local Virtus coordinators; submitting background check requests and then vetting the returned reports; preparing for the yearly audit of Safe Environment and Virtus; and providing support to the director of the Safe Environment Office as needed. Interested individuals are asked to submit a letter of interest along with a comprehensive resume, compensation history, and several references with contact email addresses, to Stephen Koplyay, SPHR at skoplyay@covdio.org