The Diocese of Charlotte is hiring!
CHARLOTTE — Amid a historically tight labor market, the Diocese of Charlotte has more than 50 jobs available across its Catholic Schools Office, central administration and Catholic Charities agency.
Diocesan leaders encourage people to apply, as the diocese’s competitive pay and benefits, plus its family-friendly work environment, make it a good fit for those interested in putting their professional skills to work for the Church. Mission-driven individuals are sought for full- and part-time positions in education, social work, human resources, technology services, campus ministry, development and finance.
“Come join one of the fastest-growing dioceses in the United States,” invited Dr. Greg Monroe, superintendent of Catholic schools. “We are always looking for those interested in the teaching or business side of education. As an educator in our diocese, you will help form the next generation to pursue excellence of intellect, heart and soul with salvation as the ultimate goal.”
Gerry Carter, executive director of Catholic Charities, encouraged job seekers to apply to the organization’s 12 open positions.
“In the ministry of Catholic Charities,” he said, “every workday is an opportunity to live out the preaching of Jesus found in Matthew 25:35-36: ‘For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’”
Is God calling you to work for His Church?
— Annie Ferguson
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GREENSBORO — After a national search for a new pastoral associate for music and liturgy, the people of St. Pius X Parish in Greensboro decided they already had everything they were looking for in parishioner Francine Britto. After her predecessor, Andrew O’Connor, accepted a position at a church in Florida, Britto graciously agreed to help out in the interim while the search continued.
“I was enjoying some time off, but I think it’s just in my blood – fortunately or unfortunately – that I can’t get myself out of liturgy and music,” Britto said with a laugh.
Previously the director for music and liturgy at Holy Infant in Durham, Britto moved to the Triad for her husband Errol’s job as a general surgeon at Novant Health-Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Britto has a licentiate in music, a post-master’s degree from The Trinity College of Music in London and certifications in liturgy and in early childhood development from The London Montessori Schools.
Britto has lived and worked in parishes all over the world and also looks forward to starting a regular youth choir at St. Pius X Parish that will learn a wide range of music, from traditional to contemporary.
She noted her 13 years at St. Mary’s Parish in Oak Ridge, Tenn., as being particularly special to her as she enjoyed working with the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia.
Originally from India, Britto has a soft spot for religious sisters thanks to an experience with the Missionaries of Charity.
“My background is in classical music, directing and composing music. I went into teaching at a high school, which was a lot of fun,” she said. “I was young and didn’t look at the Church as my direction, but then I met the Dominican sisters and remembered my great experiences with Mother Teresa and her Missionaries of Charity, and that led me to where I am now.
“I always say God puts you in places you least expect to be, but trust in Him and goodness knows where you’re going to be next.”
— Annie Ferguson