Benedictine Peacemakers
Goal of Program
As an evolution of monastic life, the Benedictine Peacemaker program is a model for approaching personal formation, spiritual community, and good work in the Benedictine spiritual and monastic tradition, with a particular focus on the practice of peacemaking. The program is cohort-based to foster the formation of deeper relationships and create lasting community by building a network of alumni. As a participant, you will become a Benedictine Peacemaker for life in your local community and wherever you make your home after completing the program.
Type of Placement
Business & Administration | Arts & Music | Child Care & Day Care | Communications & Public Relations | Community Organizing, Outreach & Development | Cook, Housekeeping & Domestic Services | Elderly Outreach | Environmental | Fund Raising, Grant Writing & Development | Gardening & Groundskeeping | Health Care | Peace & Justice Advocacy | Religious Education & Retreat Work | Social Services & Poverty Relief | Social Work | Soup Kitchen & Food Distribution | Volunteer Coordinator | LGBTQI | Nonviolence and Conflict Resolution | Mentoring | Racial Justice Work | Performing Arts
Service Area
Erie, Pennsylvania
Service Length
One Year
Requirements
The Benedictine Peacemaker cohort is open to women ages 22-30 who are able to live at Mount St. Benedict Monastery in Erie, PA.
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation | Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Living Arrangements
At Mount St. Benedict Monastery, alongside your Peacemaker Cohort and around 70 sisters
Training
An initial orientation week as well as ongoing training in the service placement
Application Deadline
February 28, 2025
Address
6101 East Lake Road
Erie , 16511
Phone: 8148990614 Ext 2507
Website
Primary Contact
Michelle
Affiliations
Catholic
Secondary Contacts
Linda Romey