Description
The United States Marine Corps is seeking a Catholic Priest to provide religious services to military members, dependents, and other authorized persons at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort in South Carolina. The selected priest will be responsible for performing Masses, administering sacraments, providing counseling, and conducting other religious activities. The contract will be for a base period of one year with two optional one-year periods. The priest will be required to work 20 hours per week and will be provided with an office space and basic office equipment.
Some key responsibilities include:
• Coordinating and directing Catholic Ministry
• Celebrating Mass every Sunday and on Holy Days of Obligation
• Administering sacraments such as Penance and Anointing of the Sick
• Conducting funerals and memorial services
• Providing spiritual, marital, crisis management counseling, and suicide prevention intervention
• Maintaining office hours during the week to meet with and counsel parishioners
The ideal candidate will have a Master of Divinity or Master of Theology from an accredited school of theology, at least 5 years of pastoral experience, and be a priest in good standing with a Diocesan Bishop or Religious Community.