Monastery of Our Lady of the Desert
Mailing Address: PO Box 556, Blanco, NM 87412
County of Location: Rio Arriba
Phone: (505) 419-2938
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ourladyofthedesert.org
NTEE Code: X- Religion, Spiritual Development
Mission Statement:
Monastic community of women in the Benedictine tradition, who seek God, pursue human values, live a life of prayer, expressing a life of hospitality for all who come to the monastery.
Primary Programs:
Program of hospitality to all who come to the monastery. We have four rooms available for overnight guests to share deeply in our spiritual life, which includes silence, so that our guests can continue to serve God with dedication in our way of life, and who come to know themselves better, and be refreshed to return to their lives. Currently, our space is limited to women only, but are in the process of seeking funds for more accommodations. We also have a St. Joseph Center available for workshops and meetings.
Populations Served: All Populations
Counties Served: Statewide, National, International
Year Founded:
1990
Annual Budget: $25,000 - $99,999
Personnel: All Volunteer
Executive Director:
Mother Benedicta Serna, OSB, Prioress
Accepts inquiries: Accepts inquiries about volunteering
Nonprofit Status: Has 501(c)(3) nonprofit status from the IRS