Finding highly qualified executives who thrive in a Catholic culture

Your search shouldn’t require a miracle

Our mission is finding highly qualified executives
who thrive in a Catholic culture.

“At once they left their nets and followed Him.”

Matt 4:20

Diocesan Leadership Recruitment

We use our knowledge of Diocesan functions to find people who possess these skill sets along with the demeanor and passion necessary for a Catholic organization.

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Education Administration
& Fundraising

Our ability to find administrators and fundraisers who can “walk the walk” and deliver results is unmatched in the world of Catholic recruiting.

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Religious Orders
& N4P Placement

Matching the particular culture of a religious organization or mission driven not-for-profit is often more about art than it is science.

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Catholic Affiliated Organizations

Assisting those who provide services so the Church can function.

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About Us

Catholic Recruiter Associates grew out of the lineage of an executive search firm, P.J. Lynch Associates, founded nearly thirty years ago.

Seeing a need for highly qualified lay people to fill the positions previously held by religious was the inspiration for establishing a Catholic dedicated component of our company. We are quickly becoming the leading Catholic Executive Search Firm.

When we developed this division, thirteen years ago, we quickly came to understand that working for our Church clients demanded a different filter when looking at our candidate base.

Meet Our Team

Finding the Right Leader
In addition to sourcing exceptional financial, fundraising, executive and other leaders, our candidates need to have the right demeanor and motivation in their desire to work for our Church.
Building a Culture
We work on behalf of our clients. We are retained by them to find a particular individual with precise skill sets and appropriate demeanor for their organization.
Focus on Faith
Our goal is to make the experience for all people we serve work in the spirit of the Second Great Commandment.

Current Searches

Director of Liturgy | Holy Trinity Catholic Church | Washington, D.C.

Renowned Catholic Church in Georgetown seeks Liturgy leader

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Director of HR Operations | Diocese of Dallas | Dallas, TX

CHRO needs right hand Human Resource Information and Operations Professional

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Editorial Director | Ave Maria Press | Notre Dame, IN

Premier Religious Publisher needs Editorial leadership

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Chief Financial Officer | Elizabeth Seton High School | Bladensburg, MD

Catholic Girls HS Seeks Financial Catholic Leader

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Director of Worship | St. Francis of Assisi Parish | Frisco,TX

Large Dallas parish needs Liturgical leader

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Superintendent of Catholic Schools | Archdiocese of Detroit | Detroit, MI

Great Midwest Archdiocese needs Catholic school leadership

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Superintendent of Catholic Schools | Diocese of Providence | Providence, RI

Ocean state Catholic diocese seeks faithful Catholic school leader

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Executive Director of Development | Diocese of Springfield | Springfield, MA

Catholic Rainmaker needed for Western Massachusetts Diocese

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Director of Stewardship and Development | Diocese of Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX

Texas diocese seeks Catholic fundraising professional

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Chief Financial Officer | Diocese of Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX

Dynamic Catholic Finance leader sought

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President | National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church | Gravois Mills, MO

National Shrine seeks Catholic CEO to lead growth and expansion

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Director Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry | Diocese of Dallas | Dallas, TX

Young Catholic evangelist sought to spread the Gospel message

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Client Praise:

We had the opportunity of Patrick Lynch’s expertise and his personal gifts to come to understand and work with the mission of Mt. Irenaeus and our core personnel. His communications with me and others were especially helpful as we moved into and completed the process of finding an Executive Director. Pat is obviously a seasoned professional who listens well and with our particularly unique mission and practice was able to find a pool of excellent candidates and move us to the completion of our search in a very efficient and effective way.

Father Dan Rileyofm Animator – Mt. Irenaeus

With extensive experience in the use and application with a multitude of consulting firms, I offer my highest and enthusiastic recommendations for this firm. This firm is the best that I have encountered. No greater praise may I offer. If you want the BEST– look no further.

Dr. Rosemary J. HenrySuperintendent – Diocese of Corpus Christi, Texas

At the Diocese of St. Augustine, we have utilized Pat Lynch and his firm of Catholic Recruiters to help us fill four key leadership positions; the Superintendent of Schools, the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Stewardship and Development and the Director of Human Resources. Pat and his team are extremely knowledgeable of the Catholic faith as well as what it takes to be successful in each role at the Diocesan level. The Catholic Recruiters team has a wide range of contacts and recruiting methods to reach excellent candidate’s within the Catholic community. With just one visit to our site, Pat was able to assess the environment which enabled him to recommend just the right people for our opportunities. Our leadership team has been strengthened beyond measure because of his abilities to put the right candidates in front of us. Pat is professional, congenial and quick to find numerous viable candidates. Thank you Pat, Arlene and Paul for your amazing services.

Ellie LynchHR Generalist – Diocese of St. Augustine

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Your search shouldn’t require a miracle

Our mission is finding highly qualified executives
who thrive in a Catholic culture.

“At once they left their nets and followed Him.”

Diocesan Leadership Recruitment

Education Administration
& Fundraising

Religious Orders
& N4P Placement

Catholic Affiliated Organizations

About Us

Finding the Right Leader

Building a Culture

Focus on Faith

Current Searches

Director of Liturgy | Holy Trinity Catholic Church | Washington, D.C.

Director of HR Operations | Diocese of Dallas | Dallas, TX

Editorial Director | Ave Maria Press | Notre Dame, IN

Chief Financial Officer | Elizabeth Seton High School | Bladensburg, MD

Director of Worship | St. Francis of Assisi Parish | Frisco,TX

Superintendent of Catholic Schools | Archdiocese of Detroit | Detroit, MI

Superintendent of Catholic Schools | Diocese of Providence | Providence, RI

Executive Director of Development | Diocese of Springfield | Springfield, MA

Director of Stewardship and Development | Diocese of Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX

Chief Financial Officer | Diocese of Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX

President | National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church | Gravois Mills, MO

Director Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry | Diocese of Dallas | Dallas, TX

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Your search shouldn’t require a miracle

Our mission is finding highly qualified executives who thrive in a Catholic culture.

“At once they left their nets and followed Him.”

About Us

Current Searches

Director of Liturgy | Holy Trinity Catholic Church | Washington, D.C.

Director of HR Operations | Diocese of Dallas | Dallas, TX

Editorial Director | Ave Maria Press | Notre Dame, IN

Chief Financial Officer | Elizabeth Seton High School | Bladensburg, MD

Director of Worship | St. Francis of Assisi Parish | Frisco,TX

Superintendent of Catholic Schools | Archdiocese of Detroit | Detroit, MI

Superintendent of Catholic Schools | Diocese of Providence | Providence, RI

Executive Director of Development | Diocese of Springfield | Springfield, MA

Director of Stewardship and Development | Diocese of Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX

Chief Financial Officer | Diocese of Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX

President | National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church | Gravois Mills, MO

Director Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry | Diocese of Dallas | Dallas, TX

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Our mission is finding highly qualified executives
who thrive in a Catholic culture.