The Monastery Of The Ascension is a community of fifteen Benedictine monks which has been in Southern Idaho since 1965. We live a life of prayer, work and reading accordng to the Rule of St. Benedict and try to serve the Catholic Church and the people of southern Idaho through various ministries which include parochial work, retreats, teaching and scholarship, ecumenical activities, counseling and spiritual direction, and social service.

Benedictine Distance Learning:
History And Mission

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The Benedictine Consortium for Distance Learning was established in 1994 by a group of Benedictine scholars concerned about the formation needs of Benedictine communities, especially smaller and more isolated monasteries. The primary goal was to link Benedictine scholars with particular expertise in monastic studies and related topics with students in formation programs elsewhere, using print or electronic means. The number of those involved in the program has increased steadily. From the beginning we intended to include all branches of Benedictines and Cistercians and non-Roman Catholic monastics as well. The program has expanded to include a few oblates as well. We include courses which are not technically monastic studies if there is a need for such courses in our monasteries.

[IMAGE] GOVERNANCE

The Benedictine Consortium for Distance Learning is governed by a board of five constituted by the original teachers involved in setting up the program: Hugh Feiss, OSB, Mary Forman, OSB, Joel Rippinger, OSB, Thomas Sullivan, OSB, Judith Sutera, OSB. Since the beginning of the program, Hugh Feiss has been the executive coordinator. The coordinator answers to the board and solicits their opinion before setting policies. The coordinator is responsible for record keeping, finances and publicity.

Further Information: Courses / History and Mission / Procedures / Tuition Costs

The Monastery Of The Ascension
541 East–100 South
Jerome, ID 83338
208-324-2377

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