The Most Rev. Daniel J. Gercke, Bishop of Tucson, established Ss. Simon & Jude parish in 1953. The founding pastor was Fr. Paul Smith, a native of Ireland. With Fr. Smith arrived the Loreto Sisters (Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary), who would staff the parish school.

The Director of Sacred Music is a full-time position and is supervised by the Rector of the Cathedral Parish. The Director is responsible for the overall execution of the Cathedral’s music program with a pastoral approach, in line with Church documents and Bishop Olmsted’s vision on sacred music. This individual is in charge of the Cathedral Choir, the Cathedral Schola, Cathedral School Honors Choir (when applicable), assistant organist, and cantors. The Director produces all liturgical music programs, procedures, and budgets for the music program in cooperation with the Rector. The position can be filled by one motivated individual or can be split into two positions if two candidates in different areas of expertise (organ and choral conducting) are the best match.

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