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Sacred Heart School of Theology, a leading Catholic seminary focused on the priestly formation of men of all ages, is seeking a new president-rector. In accord with the seminary’s established succession plan, the position is available after July 1, 2012.
The new president-rector will succeed the Very Rev. Jan de Jong, SCJ, S.T.D., who is retiring. The president-rector will oversee all activities, programs and policies of the 79-year-old seminary, and will execute its ongoing strategic plan.
The position represents an outstanding opportunity for a proven academic administrator and spiritual leader to serve the Church and her people by bringing leadership, vision and a pastoral heart to Sacred Heart School of Theology.
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Leadership for a bright future
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SHST Board Chair Dr. Mary Meehan's letter outlines basic information regarding the search, and solicits nominations for the president-rector postion. See the letter.
Qualities of leadership The new president-rector of Sacred Heart will be a priest who meets seven fundamental criteria. See them here.
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Sacred Heart School of Theology recently completed a strategic planning process that continues to move the seminary forward as a vibrant institution recognized nationally as an expert in the priestly formation of men with life experience. Sacred Heart’s new president-rector will lead the institution guided by this plan's imperatives.
Sacred Heart's core values
Sacred Heart School of Theology values faith, authenticity, community, excellence and service. A fuller discussion is here.
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Candidacy process
The President-Rector Search Committee will begin a review of applications immediately and continue work until an appointment is made. To assure full consideration, applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and five professional references with e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant. Applications should be sent electronically (MS Word or PDF Format) to Dr. Mary Meehan, chair of the search committee at searchcommittee@shst.edu.
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