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ASSISTANT PRIEST in the DIOCESE OF DERRY and CHAPLAINCY to the SYRO-MALABAR CATHOLIC FAITHFUL

Derry Diocesan Trust

TBC
We are currently looking to recruit a Catholic Syro-Malabar Priest, who will be based in a parish within the Diocese of Derry. We seek applications from an efficient, ordained Syro-Malabar Priest with excellent command over both English and Malayalam.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Assisting with pastoral care and celebration of all the sacraments.
  • Leading Syro-Malabar worship and services regularly and on special occasions. It includes preaching the Word of God, introducing parishioners to various forms of prayer as well as administrative duties for the Syro-Malabar Catholic Faithful.
  • Providing religious education for children, young people and adults – both men and women.
  • Preparation for the Sacraments especially the Sacraments of Initiation and Confession.
  • Preparing and leading at marriages, funerals and other special services.
  • Providing spiritual retreats, spiritual sharing and support to the members of the Syro-Malabar Church.

Qualifications:

  • Syro-Malabar Catholic Priest in good standing with their Church Authority, and with their Church Authority’s permission to make application.
  • Experience in parish ministry, preaching, administration and leadership.
  • Multi linguistic skills – fluent written and oral communication skills in both English and Malayalam languages.

Closing Date

Monday / 31 August 2020
12:00pm

Contact Details

The terms of this appointment are available upon request from the Derry Diocesan Office by emailing: [email protected]

 

If interested in making application for this post please submit your CV to: [email protected]

Bishop's House
Francis Street
Derry
BT48 9AP
United Kingdom