The Rev. Patrick J. Salah
Halifax,NS
Summary
Engaged in parish ministry since 2004. Actively worked through three separate parish amalgamations; Saint Benedict Parish, Christ the King Parish, and Good Shepherd Parish, in the context of Archdiocesan restructuring.
Engaged in the synodal process since 2012 with the annual "Assembly of the People of God", the Archdiocesan gathering of clergy and laity, in which the synodal process was used to listen to the Holy Spirit and to discern where God was calling the Local Church. This process revealed the Holy Spirit at work in the People of God.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Parish Administrator
Good Shepherd Parish
07.2023 - Current
- Leading the ongoing work of amalgamation in this new parish comprising two former parishes.
- Overseeing the stewardship of temporal goods and resources and ensuring their appropriate use in support of the pastoral mission of the parish.
- Supporting the spiritual and pastoral renewal of the parish according to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Priorities; Evangelization, Homelessness, Catechesis & Parish Identity.
Master of Ceremonies
Assistant Liturgy Director
07.2023 - Current
- Lead and support the team that plans and executes Archdiocesan Liturgical Celebrations both in the Cathedral and throughout the Archdiocese.
- Organize and support liturgies for Clergy Days/Retreats.
- Encourage and support liturgical formation and celebration throughout the Archdiocese.
Associate Pastor
Christ The King Parish
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Supported the Pastor and the Parish Leadership Team in the continued work of building the newly amalgamated parish.
- Supported the efforts to renew the parish according to the Diocesan Document, "Communities of Missionary Disciples", and the principles laid out in "Divine Renovation."
- Served as moderator of the staff, supported leadership and staff recruitment and development, and acted as the Liturgy Team Leader.
Seminarian
Archdiocese Of Halifax-Yarmouth
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Served in a variety of pastoral assignments throughout the Archdiocese during summer placements; Diocesan Archives, rural multi-site English parish, rural multi-site French parish.
- Year-long internship in an urban setting in the midst of an amalgamation bringing together two English speaking parishes and a French-Acadian Mission.
Director of Music Ministry
Saint Benedict Parish
05.2010 - 07.2015
- Harmonized music ministry staff and volunteers from three former parishes that had been amalgamated to form Saint Benedict Parish.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating diverse musical styles and instruments in liturgical worship.
- Developed leaders to support the various aspects of the parish music ministry team.
- Engaged in the work of parish renewal as outlined in "Divine Renovation: From a maintenance to a missional parish".
Education
Clinical Pastoral Education, Basic Degree -
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, NS08.2021
Honours, Master of Divinity -
St. Augustine's Seminary
Toronto, ON05.2021
Bachelor of Music - Organ Performance & Conducting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2015
Skills
- Organization
- Leadership
- Communication
- Music
- Management
- Strategic
- Empowering Others
- Strong Work Ethic
- Punctual and Dependable
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision-Making
- Event Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Latin
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Parish Administrator
Good Shepherd Parish
07.2023 - Current
Master of Ceremonies
Assistant Liturgy Director
07.2023 - Current
Associate Pastor
Christ The King Parish
09.2021 - 07.2023
Seminarian
Archdiocese Of Halifax-Yarmouth
08.2015 - 08.2021
Director of Music Ministry
Saint Benedict Parish
05.2010 - 07.2015
Clinical Pastoral Education, Basic Degree -
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Honours, Master of Divinity -
St. Augustine's Seminary
Bachelor of Music - Organ Performance & Conducting
Dalhousie University
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