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A Great Place To Work
What makes a great place to work?

A great place to work is one that inspires the passion of workers and unleashes their talents.

Far more than the usual reasons -- good salaries and benefits -- inspired workers find something deeper and more meaningful. Workers are excited by what they do and who they work for and with. Great workplaces engender passion and emotion, encourage growth, and produce the desire for excellence.

Every day. . .and in every way, the Catholic Diocese offers workers a great place to work.

Enriching -- We provide employees the best opportunities for achievement and learning. Our staff is supercharged about their jobs, their students, their parishioners and the mission.

Rewarding -- Employees are valued. Appreciation is more than competitive salary and benefits. Our leaders communicate up close and personal and always focus on recognition as well as reward.

Participative -- Staff have a voice in key decisions related to work, jobs and careers. Empowerment is a key component. 

Balanced -- Our organization is dedicated to providing workers with a sustainable work-life balance and quality. This sometimes means flexible work schedules to support the individual’s lifestyle, and most importantly, a workplace environment that allows workers to meld their personal and professional pursuits and priorities in ways that make them mutually reinforcing.

Meaningful -- Our common purpose is to love and serve the Lord.  We work to have this purpose resonate strongly with employees and managers.  Our mission and purpose fuse both a personal and a broader societal purpose that reflects deeply held principles and values of employees. We consider each other members in the family of Christ and strive for a Christ-like culture and management style.

What Our Employees Say

 "Nice people are attracted to working in the church. The environment is so much better than that of for-profit employers."
-- Phyllis Bowen, Human Resources Department, 30-year employee

"Our office is a healing ministry. I feel privileged to assist people with the annulment process."
-- Allison Townley, Marriage Tribunal
   seven-year employee

“When people ask me how long I have worked for the Church, I answer, 'Since 1995.'

In my mind, however, I think, 'My whole life.' 

Being Catholic is who I am at the cell level. Everyday, I have the opportunity to bring together my faith and my profession. At the end of my life, I will look back and recall that I had a small part in telling the story
of the Church. Amazing.”
           -- Rebecca Summers,
              Communications Department
              13-year employee

"I am respected, appreciated and get to work with nice people."
          -- Patty Montes, Bishop's Office,
             17-year employee

"As a diocesan employee of 10 years, I feel my co-workers are a great wonderful source of friends.  I believe we 'give' more than we get from the diocese as employees."

-- Geri Sirna, Property Management
    10-year employee