Offices Located in the LaPenta Student Union
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: (914) 637-2772
Email Campus Ministries
Please contact tdinome@iona.edu for more information.
Guadalupe Middle School-Brownsville, Texas
January 11-15, 2010
Work with the Christian Brothers in Brownsville, Texas and partner with Guadalupe Regional Middle School helping with tutoring and after-school program activities. Students will work with agencies along the US/Mexican border learning first hand the challenges that migrants face.
Estimated cost: $650
Application Deadline/Deposit - 9/16/2009
Rostro de Cristo-Duran, Ecuador
January 11-15, 2010
Partner with Rostro de Cristo (Face of Christ) in a cross-cultural immersion experience where students participate in the Ecuadorian experience. The focus of the mission trip is on "being rather than doing." Students will learn about the history and culture of Ecuador through direct interaction with the affiliates of Rostro de Cristo.
Estimated cost: $1,300
Application Deadline/Deposit - 9/16/2009
Nazareth Farm-Salem, West Viriginia
January 11-17, 2010
Nazareth Farm provides housing services; reconstruction and rehabilitation for families in need. Students will try to understand what Jesus asks of us when he said, "Love your neighbor."
Estimated cost: $ 250
Application Deadline/Deposit- 9/16/2009
Port Ministries-Chicago, Illinois
March 13-20, 2010
The first goal of Port Ministries is to provide full-hearted service to the poor, homeless, families and children of our society through listening hearts and loving presence, and to meet basic human needs such as food, clothing, shelter and other vital support. Students will volunteer with the bread truck, after school programs while learning about the issues related to urban poverty.
Estimated cost: $450
Application Deadline/Deposit - 10/16/2009
Operation Helping Hands-New Orleans, Louisiana
March 13-20, 2010
Hurricane Katrina is over, but not forgotten. Bring hope to the people of New Orleans by working with the Christian Brothers and Operation Helping Hands utilizes local and national volunteers to rebuild homes of elderly, disabled, or uninsured victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Estimated cost: $550
Application Deadline/Deposit - 10/16/2009
Bonita Springs, Florida
March 13-20, 2010
Visit The Coalition of Immokalee Workers and partner with the Christian Brothers (Los Hermanos) in Florida and learn about the reality that migrant workers face on a day-to-day basis. Explore issues of human trafficking and hear first-hand stories.
Estimated cost: $475
Application Deadline/Deposit - 10/16/2009
Washington, DC
May 17-May 20, 2010
The Iona in Mission Washington, DC trip involves work with The Pilgrimage, a service learning program for those called to explore the connection between urban poverty and the Christian faith. You will work with the National Coalition for the Homeless, visit local soup kitchens and food banks, to name a few of the service opportunities you will encounter. For more information on The Pilgrimage please visit www.thepilgrimage.org.
Estimated cost: $240
Application/Deposit Due Date: 2/12/2010
Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
May 17-May 31, 2010
Participate in a life-changing experience as you work as a servant-learner in Eastern Africa. Immerse yourself in the African culture, and customs while working alongside The Christian Brothers and community members.
Estimated cost: $2,000
Application/Deposit Due Date: 2/12/2010
Genesis Farm-New Jersey
May 17-May 20, 2010
Genesis Farm is a learning center for Earth studies. A main focus is given to the connections between the health of our global commons of air, water, land and nature, and the health of our local communities and bioregions. Students will live and work on the 226-acre farm and draw connections between ecology and spirituality.
Estimated cost: $240
Application/Deposit Due Date: 2/16/2010
Volunteer
Through the Center for Campus Ministries, there are many opportunities for students to volunteer both on and off campus. If you'd like to volunteer, check out our Service and Outreach section
34 Montgomery Place
An extension of Campus Ministries is Montgomery House, 34 Montgomery Place. For more information or for booking the first floor, please contact the Resident Minister, Jeanne McDermott at (914) 637-2772