Director of the Office for Religious and Vocations for Consecrated Life at Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego – San Diego, California

Company: Diocese of San Diego

Location: 3888 Paducah Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Employment Type: part Time, 25 hours/week onsite
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Vicar for Clergy

Start Date: June 1, 2026 (TBD)

Position Overview

The Office for Religious and Vocations for Consecrated Life is structured to maintain a bond between the Bishop of the diocese and members of religious institutes and other forms of consecrated life. The Director, chosen by the Bishop, serves as his liaison and offers pastoral concern, provides appropriate resources, and facilitates collaborative structures employing the synodal model for leaders and members of the various congregations of consecrated life to enhance their vocations within the church. The ministry of the Director is primarily one of service; service to the Bishop when acting as his representative, service to members of consecrated life in areas essential to their growth, and service to the diocese by supporting, in whatever way possible, the vocation to consecrated life.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative

• Maintain data on members of consecrated life living and ministering in the diocese.
• Assist the Bishop in preparing reports for Rome.
• Coordinate the Annual Retirement Appeal Fund for religious or to ensure its collection.
• Prepare the annual budget for the office.
• Communicate with members of consecrated life about appropriate activities and needs in the diocese.
• Broaden the office to include men religious and religious brothers.
• Attend deanery meetings when requested.
• Participate in curia meetings, when scheduled.
• Participate in the National Conference of Vicars for Religious (NCVR) annual national and western region meetings.

Support for Religious in Diocese

• Maintain a working relationship with the major superiors of religious institutes with members in the diocese.
• Serve as a liaison between members of consecrated life and organizations that involve consecrated life.
• Be available to individual members of consecrated life as a resource for addressing specific needs.
• Provide opportunities for on-going dialog between the Bishop and members of consecrated life and major superiors of religious institutes.
• Assist members of consecrated life in preparation of canonical processes.
• Coordinate opportunities for the spiritual, personal, and professional benefits for members of consecrated life.
• Coordinate jubilee celebrations for members of Consecrated Life.
• Assist with the co-coordination of World Day for Consecrated Life.
• Attend profession ceremonies, jubilees, funerals, and other special events of members of consecrated life.
• Be aware of, and sensitive to, the general needs of members of consecrated life and either address these needs and/or bring them to the attention of the Bishop when appropriate.
• Bring the pastoral concerns of the Bishop to members of consecrated life.
• Attend national, regional, and diocesan meetings related to consecrated life and to communicate the results of the same to the Bishop and to the members of consecrated life in the diocese.
• Coordinate and lead the Sisters Council meetings, as needed, (4-6 times per year or as needed).
• In collaboration with the Vicar for Clergy, coordinate an evening of fellowship for priests and members of Consecrated Life.

Promotion of Vocations

• Schedule visits with contemplative orders and diocesan orders, either with the Bishop or alone, and visit other local communities as well.
• Assist women in their discernment for the possibility of a vocation to the Consecrated Life.
• Participate in vocations events sponsored by the diocesan vocations office, pastoral offices and other Catholic organizations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be a member of a valid religious community of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Must be a member of a religious community in good standing.
• Must have 5-10 years of experience as a perpetually professed member.
• Align with the vision of the Holy Father and diocesan bishop.
• Must hold a Master’s Degree in Theology or its equivalency.
• Must have served in a leadership capacity in their religious order or equivalent.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven expertise in communication and collaboration.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Diocese of San Diego is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.