Coordinator of Black Catholic Ministries

Location: Downtown Indianapolis

Posted: March 3, 2025

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis is seeking a Coordinator of Black Catholic Ministries for its central office. The coordinator reports to the Director of Intercultural Ministries and will be responsible for leading and promoting the pastoral plan for Black Catholic Ministries across the Archdiocese. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in central and southern Indiana.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, advocate, and promote the hopes, dreams, and goals for Black Catholic Ministry.
• Be a connector, connecting others to resources.
• Develop and promote the adaptation and implementation of the 2023 Pastoral Plan for Black Catholics as set forth by the National Black Catholic Congress.
• Collaborate with, support, and assist pastors and lay leadership at parishes in the archdiocese to explore possibilities for pastoral ministries including catechesis, liturgy, and evangelization.
• Promote greater inclusion of Black Catholic ministry within the whole archdiocese.
• Recognize and promote the diversity and traditions among Black Catholics (e.g., African Americans, African Catholics, Haitian Catholics, etc.).
• Foster the mission with some travel to parishes and events across the archdiocese, including some evenings and weekends.

Key Qualifications:

• Active practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church; strong knowledge of the Catholic Church’s ethics, theology, traditions, procedures, and organizational structures.
• A minimum of an undergraduate degree. A graduate degree or equivalent experience in Black Catholic ministry, theology, pastoral studies, or intercultural ministry is preferred.
• Previous experience in ministry at the parish or diocesan level is preferred.
• Background screening and valid driver’s license required.

Key Employee Benefits:

• Four-day work week: Monday-Thursday (Friday off).
• Opportunities provided for professional development and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Health plan.
• Employer contributed HSA for plan participants.
• FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
• Dental insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 403(b) matching for retirement.

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and references to Deacon Tom Hosty, Director of Pastoral Ministries, at thosty@archindy.org.