Mount St. Mary’s University - National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto - Chaplain

Mount St. Mary’s University, a Catholic institution of higher education dedicated to the Catholic liberal arts tradition, and the training of men for the priesthood, affirms the values and beliefs central to the Catholic vision of the person and society, and seeks to participate in compassionate engagement with the world. The University is committed to forming students who see the world in light of these Gospel values and seek to resolve the problems facing humanity in their light and who commit themselves to live as responsible citizens.

To that end, the University seeks a Chaplain for The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes National Shrine.

The Chaplain will provide pastoral care to all who come to the Grotto, to: 1) the students, faculty, and staff of Mount St. Mary’s University as part of the University’s Campus Ministry Team, 2) the over 100,000 pilgrims who visit the Grotto annually, and 3) the 160 seminarians who attend our nationally acclaimed seminary. He plays a central role in developing and ensuring the Catholic identity of the Grotto and coordinates the spiritual and sacramental life of the Grotto.

A successful applicant must be a Roman Catholic priest in good standing, who has a strong personal devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, with permission from his proper ecclesiastical authority to serve at Mount St. Mary’s University. He will interact and cooperate at various levels with the Church and the University. He must receive the faculties of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and will work with the President of Mount St. Mary’s University through the University Chaplain and the Director of the Grotto who handles the day to day administration of the Shrine. This position offers substantial opportunities for someone who enjoys working with a committed team and is serious about service and pastoral ministry.

Benefits include a generous salary commensurate with experience, health care benefits, campus housing, a meal plan, and various other services such as laundry and housekeeping.

Inquires should be sent to:

Msgr. Stuart W. Swetland, S.T.D.
Vice-President for Catholic Identity and Mission
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
swetland@msmary.edu
301-447-5796