Director of Pastoral and Professional Ordained Ministry – Archdiocese Pastoral Center; Cincinnati, OH

The Director of Pastoral and Professional Ordained Ministry Support provides leadership, direction, and support for the ongoing pastoral, spiritual, human, and professional development of priests and other ordained ministers serving in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The Director serves as the head of the Center for Clerical Pastoral and Professional Support. The Director works collaboratively with the Archbishop, Vicar General, and other appropriate personnel to promote the well-being, effectiveness, and continued growth of ordained ministers throughout their years of ministry.

The Director serves as a trusted resource and advocate for ordained ministers, helping them navigate the opportunities and challenges associated with parish leadership, pastoral ministry, personal well-being, professional responsibilities, transitions, and the changing demands of priestly ministry.

The position supports a culture in which ordained ministers are encouraged to pursue lifelong formation, seek appropriate assistance when needed, develop healthy and sustainable patterns of ministry, and exercise their responsibilities with pastoral effectiveness, professionalism, integrity, and fidelity to the mission of the Church.