Members

The Ministry Institute brings men and women together from a variety of locations and backgrounds. Some are discerning a call to priesthood, diaconate, and religious life or preparing to enter a seminary. Others are preparing for lay ministry in the Church. Some are professional ministers, ordained and lay, who are taking a break from active ministry to develop their skills for more effective ministry. All share a common commitment and use the resources of Gonzaga University and the Spokane community for personal enrichment, academic education and pastoral training. For all of these, the Ministry Institute provides a setting where small community living is a supportive environment for personal growth, broadening of intellectual horizons, deepening of spirituality, and honing of ministerial skills.

Housing

All seven residences are one block from the Gonzaga campus. The main building houses twenty men discerning vocation or preparing to enter a seminary. Villa Maria has room for fourteen women. Four houses accommodate four to eight people each. Arrangements can be made for housing married couples. Private rooms, kitchen and laundry facilities are provided. Meal plans are available at University dining halls.