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Catholic Chaplain Jobs (NOW HIRING)

One California As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate ... Makes referrals for sacramental ministry of Catholic patients for Catholic chaplains or Eucharistic ...

Fort Hood, Texas Key Responsibilities * Assist the Catholic Chaplain and Priest with preparation and coordination of Mass and holy day services * Prepare liturgical materials, sacred vessels, and ...

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Fort Campbell, KYKey Responsibilities * Assist the Catholic Chaplain and Priest with preparation and coordination of Mass and holy day services * Prepare liturgical materials, sacred vessels, and ...

Chaplain

Oxnard, CA

$32.38 - $48.17/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and ... Makes referrals for sacramental ministry of Catholic patients for Catholic chaplains or Eucharistic ...

Chaplain

Omaha, NE

$20.86 - $29.46/hr

Catholic Chaplain, upon hire or * Certified Childbirth Educator - ACBE, upon hire Where You'll Work CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service ...

Coordinate and support Roman Catholic religious education and faith-formation programs * Assist the Catholic Chaplain and Priest with planning, scheduling, and execution of religious education ...

Chaplain

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$32.38 - $48.17/hr

One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital ... Makes referrals for sacramental ministry of Catholic patients for Catholic chaplains or Eucharistic ...

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How much do catholic chaplain jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for catholic chaplain in the United States is $63,587.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Catholic chaplain position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Catholic Chaplain, you need a background in theology or pastoral studies, endorsement from Church authorities, and relevant chaplaincy experience. Certification from professional chaplain organizations and familiarity with electronic documentation systems are often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience help chaplains provide compassionate spiritual care in diverse settings. These abilities are vital for supporting individuals’ spiritual needs and fostering a comforting environment in hospitals, schools, prisons, or military facilities.

What are the typical responsibilities and daily activities of a Catholic chaplain?

A Catholic Chaplain's daily activities often include conducting religious services, offering sacraments, providing spiritual counseling, and supporting individuals and families facing crisis or grief. They regularly collaborate with healthcare teams, social workers, or administrators to address the spiritual and emotional needs of those they serve. Chaplains may also facilitate ethics consultations, organize prayer groups, and ensure that religious rituals and requirements are met. The role involves a balance of scheduled sacramental duties and on-call availability to respond to urgent spiritual needs.

What is a Catholic chaplain?

A Catholic Chaplain is a clergy member or lay minister who provides spiritual care and support in institutions such as hospitals, prisons, military units, and schools. They offer pastoral counseling, lead religious services, administer sacraments, and provide guidance based on Catholic teachings. Their role is to support individuals in times of crisis, illness, or personal struggles while fostering a sense of faith and community.

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Infographic showing various Catholic Chaplain job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,587 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

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CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.
As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.
Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Provides pastoral/spiritual care to patients, loved ones, and staff.
  • Completes spiritual assessments and develops plans of care. Communicates with other care team members. Provides clinical documentation as required.
  • Provides site orientation, mentoring, and support to CPE Residents and Interns as assigned.
  • Responds to and initiates routine and emergency referrals in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates with the local religious community to ensure the patients/loved ones spiritual and/or sacramental needs are met.
  • Coordinates spiritual/pastoral ministry and bereavement care for those approaching end of life and at death.

Preferred
  • Bachelors Other, upon hire and
  • Masters Other and Three to five years of pastoral ministry or related experience under institutional supervision, upon hire
  • Board Certified Chaplain APC, upon hire or
  • Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, upon hire or
  • Board Certified Chaplain BCC, upon hire or
  • Catholic Chaplain, upon hire or
  • Certified Childbirth Educator - ACBE, upon hire

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