The Passionists of Holy Cross Province

The Love that Compels

Holy Cross Province Provincial Leadership Team

Position Description:
Lay Councilors
February 2025

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The Holy Cross Province (HCP) Provincial Leadership Team (PLT) is composed of:

  • Elected vowed members (Provincial and Provincial Consultors).
  • Appointed Province Director of Finance.
  • Appointed two (2) Lay Councilors.

The PLT:

  • Maintains oversight of the ministries and organizations of HCP.
  • Conducts strategic and organizational planning.
  • Ensures strong fiduciary oversight and fiscal management.
  • Directs Province fundraising, resource stewardship and resource development.
  • Approves and monitors Province ministries, programs and internal services.
  • Safeguards and promotes the Province’s public image.
  • Assesses its own performance as the governing body of HCP.

Responsibilities of Lay Councilors:

  • Participate in prayer, discernment and formation to encourage stewardship and growth in Province life and ministries.
  • Engage in ongoing dialogue with members of the Passionist Family.
  • Participate in monthly PLT meetings.
    • PLT meetings are usually two consecutive days via Zoom during normal business hours.
    • May and December PLT meetings are usually four consecutive weekdays (one day of travel and 3 days of meetings) in person at the Province Offices in Park Ridge, Illinois. Travel is required.
  • Understand that they are entrusted with the sacred care of HCP.
  • Commit to fully engage in this leadership position for their agreed-upon term of service.
  • Embrace the Passionist Charism in their lives, with the help of “The Passionist Way”.
  • Stay informed regarding the activities and programs of HCP and the larger Passionist Congregation.
  • Understand the Province’s mission, ministries, organizational structure, policies, internal programs and needs.
  • Prepare for and conscientiously participate in meetings of the PLT, including participation at the annual Province Assembly or Provincial Chapter.
  • Participate as necessary in the committees and projects addressed by the PLT.
  • Understand the financial position and activities of HCP.
  • Use one’s personal gifts for the advancement of the mission of HCP, as well as calling forth the gifts of other members of the Passionist Family.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding the internal matters of the PLT and Province.

Skills and Experience preferred for Lay Councilors:

  • Understanding of the Province’s mission, ministries, organizational structure, policies, internal programs and needs.
  • Embrace the Passionist Charism in their lives.
  • Minimum 5 years active participation in Province life, including attendance to at least one Province Assembly or Provincial Chapter.
  • Prayerful manner of discerning, discussing and addressing Province issues.
  • Collaborative work style.
  • Active, synodal listening.
  • Strategic and analytic thinking, with mindfulness.
  • Creativity and vision.
  • A member of a faith community
  • Leadership skills.
  • Verbal, written and basic electronic communication skills.