Priest Chaplain

Santa Marta Retirement•Olathe, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Santa Marta Senior Living is seeking a Catholic Priest Chaplain to provide sacramental ministry, pastoral care, and spiritual leadership for a vibrant faith community of nearly 350 residents spanning independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing. The campus includes more than 150 actively practicing Catholics, with 50–60 residents attending daily Mass and many additional residents participating through televised services. This position is structured as a part-time role averaging 20 hours per week. Santa Marta would like to divide responsibilities between two part-time priests, either in a two-day/five-day or three day/four-day weekly schedule, allowing for a part-time Chaplain and part-time Assistant Chaplain. Santa Marta offers a stipend directly to the chaplain or chaplains in gratitude for their service. Santa Marta has a monthly chaplaincy budget of $2,500, which would be shared between the chaplain and associate chaplain according to the division of responsibilities. We are happy to discuss the specifics of the arrangement with interested candidates. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to serve a devoted Catholic senior community through sacramental ministry, pastoral presence, and spiritual leadership with the support of a vibrant flock of volunteers.

Requirements

Catholic Priest
Ability to provide sacramental ministry
Ability to provide pastoral care
Ability to provide spiritual leadership
Availability for scheduled Masses and sacraments
Ability to coordinate liturgical services
Ability to coordinate Sacrament of Reconciliation
Ability to provide Anointing of the Sick
Ability to coordinate Eucharistic Adoration
Ability to conduct pastoral visits
Ability to collaborate with campus leadership and volunteers

Nice To Haves

Experience serving a senior community
Experience with interfaith collaboration

Responsibilities

Celebrate Mass in the Independent Living Chapel according to the following schedule: Monday–Friday: 11:30 a.m. Mass (preceded by Rosary at 11:00 a.m.) In independent living, Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 p.m., Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
Celebrate weekly Mass in Healthcare.
Ensure continuity of liturgical services when unavailable.
Hear or coordinate weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Provide individual Anointing of the Sick as needed.
Conduct a monthly Anointing of the Sick in Healthcare.
Respond to sacramental needs of residents as needed.
Coordinate weekly Eucharistic Adoration in both the Independent Living and Healthcare chapels.
Provide pastoral visits and spiritual support to residents.
Collaborate with campus leadership and ministry volunteers to strengthen the spiritual life of the community.