The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
The Parish Bulletin Editor is responsibile for the preparation, editing, and timely submission of the weekly parish bulletin. This role ensures that parish communications are clear, accurate, visually consistnet, and reflective of the mission and life of the Catholic parish. The bulletin Editor collaborates with parish staff and ministry leaders to gather content and present it in a professional and engaging format. Work may be completed on-site or remotely, depending on parish needs.
Job Responsibilities
Bulletin Production
Compile, edit, and format the weely parish bulletin
Ensure all content is accurate, proofread, and submitted by publication deadlines
Coordinate with the parish's bulletin publisher service
Maintain consistency in layout, style, and branding
Content Coordination
Gather announcements, event information, and ministry updates from parish staff and leaders
Edit submissions for clarity, grammar, and appropriateness
Prioritize content based on importance and available space
Ensure inclusion of required parish information (Mass times, contact info, etc.)
Communication & Collaboration
Maintain regular communication with parish staff regarding bulletin deadlines and submissions
Provide reminders and guidance to ministry leaders on submitting content
Collaborate with parish leadership to highlight key initiatives and events
Digital & Print Distribution
Submit final bulletin files to publisher on schedule
Coordinate posting of the bulletin to the parish website
Maintain an archive of past bulletins
Mission Integration
Ensure bulletin content reflects the mission, teachings, and life of the Catholic Church
Promote parish events, ministries, and opportunities for faith formation and service
Maintain a tone that is welcoming, clear, and pastorally appropriate
Job Requirements
Core Competencies
Written communication and editing
Attention to detail and accuracy
Organization and deadline management
Creativity within established guidlanes
Qualifications
Practicing Catholic in good standing, committed to the teachings of the Church
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Experience with desktop publishing or design tools, especially Canva Pro
High attention to detail and ability to meet strict weekly deadlines
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with staff and volunteers.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.