Director of Music Ministries & Liturgy - Saint John the Evangelist, Defiance

toledodiocese
Defiance, OH

St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Defiance, Ohio, is seeking a full time Director of Music Ministries and Liturgy. St. John the Evangelist is a Faith-filled, singing Parish, consisting of 765 families, and 1989 parishioners.


The Parish has a well-established Choir, along with a Youth Choir, and seasonal Children’s Christmas Choir. We also have an excellent Rodgers Model 835 2 manual organ, an excellent Steinway Grand Piano, and an excellent sound system, in a beautiful 1895 built Church, with hard surface flooring, and air conditioning.

This position will include overseeing the entire Music program, as well as scheduling of Liturgical Ministers through MSP software. The position will also include additional income through the playing of all weddings and funerals.

The ideal applicant will possess organ & piano proficiency, the ability to sing, choral directing skills, as well as a desire to continue the Congregation’s desire to sing. The applicant will also need to have management and organizational skills, with the ability for long term planning.

The Parish would also like a person who can teach, lead, and inspire, with a strong understanding of the Catholic Liturgy.

The salary will be commensurate with education, skills, and experience. Benefits include health care coverage, as well as inclusion in the Toledo Diocesan retirement plan.

Top Qualifications:

  • Ability to play the piano/organ and sing.
  • The ability to organize tasks.
  • Inspire and lead people through music
  • Ability to direct musicians/singers (Choir).

For more information, please see the following documents. Responsibilities and Director of Music and Liturgy

Apply to: Lonny MacDonald, [email protected], 510 Jackson Ave., Defiance, OH 43512, (419) 782-7121

(Posted February 20, 2026)

Posted 2026-02-23

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