Röm.-kath. Landeskirche des Kantons Luzern
Hitzkirch
Pastoral Area Leader (80-100%) as well as a Lead Priest (80-100%)
- 14 August 2025
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Hitzkirch
Job summary
Join our innovative team as a Pastoralraumleiter/in or Leitenden Priester in Hitzkirchertal.
Tasks
- Lead and shape the future of our pastoral area with a motivated team.
- Implement ideas that make a real impact in the community.
- Engage actively in liturgy and pastoral care for all.
Skills
- Theological education required, preferably with Basel diocese introduction.
- Leadership skills and pastoral experience are essential.
- Strong communication abilities and a team-oriented mindset.
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About the job
We are looking immediately or by arrangement for aPastoral Area Leader (80-100%) as well as a
Lead Priest (80-100%)
to lead the Pastoral Area Hitzkirchertal, the parishes of Aesch, Hitzkirch, Müswangen and Schongau.
Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?
Are you ready to develop the next big ideas in an innovative team?
We offer a well-organised pastoral area.
With us you will find:
extensive infrastructure and a modern workplace in Hitzkirch
a committed and experienced pastoral area team
a well-structured pastoral area, established in 2021
a motivated catechesis team
good support from a management assistant and a well-coordinated secretariat
initiative groups and councils and many dedicated volunteers
lived ecumenism
Employment conditions according to the guidelines of the Lucerne Cantonal Church
We are looking for a person who is ready
to take on leadership responsibility
to shape the future with the pastoral area team
motivated to make a difference
to implement ideas to effect change
to contribute as a liturgist and pastoral caregiver
We expect:
a completed theological education with professional induction from the Diocese of Basel (or equivalent qualification)
competencies in leadership and pastoral care
communication skills
foresight
team spirit
We look forward to meeting you!
If you have any questions, please contact luzia.ineichen@kath-hitzkirchertal.ch
Please send your application to the Personnel Department of the Diocese of Basel, P.O. Box, 4502 Solothurn, personalamt@bistum-basel.ch, and a copy to luzia.ineichen@kath-hitzkirchertal.ch
