Metropolitan Tribunal – Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery

Archdiocese of New York
Metropolitan Tribunal
Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery
October 2025

Overview/Purpose:

The Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery is responsible for the efficient handling of all cases through the judicial process of the Metropolitan Tribunal as well as other related procedures in accord with the Code of Canon Law and other pertinent ecclesiastical norms.

Reports to: The Judicial Vicar

Work Location: 201 Seminary Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704

Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities conducive to the exercise of the position in a manner consistent with the canonical, religious, moral, and ethical principles of the Catholic Church.
• Review all applications to ensure that the petitions contain appropriate grounds and that all documentation has been submitted, as well as to know the current status of each matter.
• Assign applications to a Tribunal Advocate for preparation and review of cases.
• Assign cases to Judges and prepare relevant Decrees.
• Supervise the forwarding/reception of relevant documentation for cases whose decisions have been appealed to the Court of Second Instance and/or the Apostolic Tribunal of the Roman Rota.
• Monitor all cases/update the program “Canonical”, and serve as the contact person for coordination with ADNY Data Systems and Enterprise Tribunal Case Management.
• Receive all rogatory requests from other Dioceses and assign them to Judges, then track their progress and return completed testimonies to the requesting Tribunal.
• Handle requests for lost Decrees and, as needed, prepare them for the Judicial Vicar
• Guide the daily operations of the Metropolitan Tribunal, which includes:
  • The training of personnel on the necessary software.
  • Ensuring the smooth functioning of all aspects of the administrative procedures.
  • Implementing new procedures when necessary.
  • Preparing the annual report on the activity of the Tribunal for the Apostolic Signatura.
  • Maintaining diligence over and participating in the planning of the annual budget.
  • Supervising the Tribunal staff, including all Notaries, Advocates, and Admin. Assistants.
• Assist with other related assignments, if and as required by the Judicial Vicar

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• A commitment to the Catholic Faith and the norms of the Church.
• A doctorate or licentiate in Canon Law (or with comparable qualifications) is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (fluency in other languages, especially Polish, Italian, and Albanian is desirable).
• 3-5 years of prior office management experience is required.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and other related programs.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and a willingness to assist others in the office.

Compensation range for this position is: $70,000 – $80,000 annually.
This position is considered exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Msgr. Brian Taylor at:
Brian.Taylor@archny.org