Catholic Diocese Of Richmond · 3 months ago
Director of Sacred Music at St. Mary of Sorrows (Fairfax) - 6/12/25
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking a Director of Sacred Music for St. Mary of Sorrows Parish, a full-time position responsible for directing the adult and children's choirs and overseeing the sacred music program. The role includes planning and executing liturgical music for Masses, training choirs and cantors, and coordinating with the pastor on liturgical aspects.
Religious Institutions
Responsibilities
Maintain the highest standard for liturgical music for all Masses
Grow and develop the sacred music program, emphasizing fidelity to Church teaching, tradition, and documents
Train choirs, cantors, and instrumentalists, particularly in the areas of chant and sacred polyphony
Educate the parish in sacred music
Serve as primary organist and director for weekends, obligatory days, and other Masses through the year
Meet with the pastor on a regular basis to coordinate various aspects of liturgies
Follow Church and civic law regarding copyrights etc
Maintain music library with assistance from a choir volunteer
Approximately 20 weddings per year, compensated separately
Approximately 45 funerals per year, compensated separately
Qualification
Required
Faithful Catholic in good standing with the Church whose public and private life is consistent with Church teaching
Bachelors degree required; participation in CMAA events or AGO certifications considered as well
Must possess deep knowledge of the Church's patrimony of sacred music
Five (5) or more years of experience working in a church music program
Preferred
Masters degree in sacred music, theology, liturgy, or similar preferred
Benefits
Full time position with benefits through the Arlington Diocese
Company
Catholic Diocese Of Richmond
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond encompasses all of the southern part of Virginia — including the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sarah Fogler
Chief Human Resources Officer
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