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Santa Marta Retirement

Priest Chaplain

Olathe, KS

$2.5K/mo

Description Santa Marta Senior Living is seeking a Catholic Priest Chaplain to provide sacramental ministry, pastoral care, and spiritual leadership for a vibrant faith community of nearly 350 ...

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Olathe, KS · On-site

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior chaplain in Kansas is $56,710.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,300.00 and $71,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CredentialsTypically requires ordination, certification, and experienceRequires ordination or certification, often less experience needed
Work EnvironmentHospitals, military, prisons, large organizationsHospitals, military, prisons, religious institutions
ResponsibilitiesLeadership, mentorship, complex spiritual careProviding spiritual support, counseling, basic services

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Senior Chaplains are experienced spiritual leaders who provide pastoral care, religious guidance, and emotional support within institutions such as hospitals, prisons, military organizations, or universities. They often oversee a team of chaplains, coordinate religious services, and serve as a liaison between the institution and faith communities. Their responsibilities include counseling individuals, facilitating religious observances, and supporting staff and families during times of crisis. Senior Chaplains are typically ordained clergy with significant experience in pastoral care and leadership.
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Infographic showing various Senior Chaplain job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $56,710 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

Priest Chaplain

Santa Marta Retirement

Olathe, KS

$2.5K/mo

Part-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Description

 Santa Marta Senior Living is seeking a Catholic Priest Chaplain to provide sacramental ministry, pastoral care, and spiritual leadership for a vibrant faith community of nearly 350 residents spanning  independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing. The campus includes more  than 150 actively practicing Catholics, with 50-60 residents attending daily Mass and many  additional residents participating through televised services.  
This position is structured as a part-time role averaging 20 hours per week. Santa Marta would like to divide responsibilities between two part-time priests, either in a two-day/five-day or three day/four-day weekly schedule.
Santa Marta offers a stipend directly to the chaplain or chaplains in gratitude for their service.  Santa Marta has a monthly chaplaincy budget of $2,500, which would be shared between the chaplain and associate chaplain according to the division of responsibilities. We are happy to discuss the specifics of the arrangement with interested candidates. Housing provided as needed.
 Questions: Call or email Colleen Hollestelle, CEO, CHollestelle@santamartaretirement.com and 913 323-7104   

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities  

Liturgical Ministry  

Celebrate Mass in the Independent Living Chapel according to the following schedule:   

  • Monday-Friday: 11:30 a.m. Mass (preceded by Rosary at 11:00 a.m.) In independent  living  
  • Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 p.m.  
  • Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.  

Celebrate weekly Mass in Healthcare.  

Ensure continuity of liturgical services when unavailable.  

Sacramental Ministry  

Hear or coordinate weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation.  

Provide individual Anointing of the Sick as needed.  

Conduct a monthly Anointing of the Sick in Healthcare.  

Respond to sacramental needs of residents as needed.  

Spiritual Leadership  

Coordinate weekly Eucharistic Adoration in both the Independent Living and Healthcare  chapels.  

Provide pastoral visits and spiritual support to residents.  

Collaborate with campus leadership and ministry volunteers to strengthen the spiritual life  of the community.  

Ministry Support Team  

The Chaplain at Santa Marta is supported by both paid and volunteer staff who assist in the delivery of Masses and scaraments. The ministry support team includes:

Pastoral Assistant 

A paid part-time Pastoral Assistant works two days per week visiting residents in Healthcare,  assessing spiritual and pastoral needs, and communicating findings to the chaplain for follow-up  visits, anointing, and other ministry needs.  

Chapel Manager  

A resident volunteer Chapel Manager: 

  Coordinates more than 30 chapel volunteers.  

Oversees chapel donations.  

Helps oversee supervision of sacristy, readers, altar servers, and choir members.  (Each  group has a leader to organize their volunteers)  

Assists with communion ministry coordination throughout healthcare.  Resident Faith Formation Committee  An interfaith resident committee designed to inform, enrich, and help residents grow in their faith.  This committee develops retreats, educational programs, and spiritual enrichment opportunities to  serve the religious needs of the campus community.  

Deacon Support  

Deacon:  

Assists with Wednesday Masses and Adoration.  

Helps provide continuity of ministry during emergencies, such as inclement weather.  

Protestant Service Coordination  

Santa Marta Leadership coordinates two weekly interfaith Protestant services to support  faith formation of Protestant residents.  Community Profile  

Santa Marta residents are known for being: 

Deeply faithful and engaged in their spiritual lives.  

Service-oriented and active in community life.  

Supportive of worship, formation, and following the teachings of Jesus Christ.  


Workload: Approximately 20 hours per week, divided between two priests  

Location: Santa Marta Senior Living, 13800 West 116th Street, Olathe, Kansas, 66062  

Reports To: Santa Marta Administration in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Kansas City in  Kansas  


This position offers a meaningful opportunity to serve a devoted Catholic senior community through  sacramental ministry, pastoral presence, and spiritual leadership with the support of a vibrant flock  of volunteers. 

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