Mountain Companion Ministry - Mt. Irenaeus
Goal of Program
Our goal is to invite men and women to live as part of a core community with Franciscan friars to further proclaim our Gospel manner of life and ministry to the world. Our community is rooted in the Franciscan tradition. We are committed to simple, joyful healing with God and all creation through contemplation and the communal experience with God's justice, love and peace in contemporary life.
Type of Placement
Community Organizing, Outreach & Development | Cook, Housekeeping & Domestic Services | Environmental | Evangelization | Fund Raising, Grant Writing & Development | Gardening & Groundskeeping | Maintenance, Mechanic & Repair | Parish Ministry & Pastoral Counseling | Peace & Justice Advocacy | Religious Education & Retreat Work | Social Work | Transportation (Driver, Pilot, Etc) | Volunteer Coordinator | Youth Ministry | Mentoring | Campus Ministry
Service Area
Mt. Irenaeus is situated on 360 wooded acres in a rural part of Allegany County, NY.
Service Length
We are flexible in terms of time spent, with short term stays from 1-3 months, longer term stays up to 1-2 years.
Requirements
Long-term: Age 21+. Short term Age 18+
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance
Living Arrangements
Long-term: Living on site among the Resident Community, individual bedroom with shared bathroom. Short-term: Living on site perhaps in a tent, perhaps in an individual room.
Training
Long-term: 2-3 days plus ongoing formation/supervision. Short-term: 2-3 days.
Application Deadline
applications can be sent in any time
Address
Mt. Irenaeus
St. Bonaventure NY, 14778
Phone: 716 375-2613
Website
Primary Contact
Michael
Affiliations
The community residing here are Franciscan Friars from the Holy Name Province
Secondary Contacts
Michael Fenn