The St. Camillus Campus Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program is a professional education for ministry offering specialized training in geriatric spiritual care. Through our intensive, small-group learning program and supervised ministry encounters, students and ministers of diverse cultures and religious backgrounds develop professional clinical ministry skills, interpersonal and inter-professional relationships skills, and a new awareness of themselves as ministers. Through the theological reflection process on specific human conditions and feedback from peers and teachers, our students gain a new understanding of ministry and the needs of those to whom they minister that can be applied to a variety of ministry settings. Our programs are open to students of any spiritual background who have a vocational desire to support the spiritual needs of others and a passion to learn

CPE Levels and Classes Offered

The St. Camillus CPE Program is committed to training pastoral care ministers and forming innovative and compassionate leaders in the field of health care education and is accredited by the ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education. The St. Camillus CPE Program offers training and curriculum based on the new ACPE outcomes and indicators for Level 1a, 1b, 2a, and 2b. The St. Camillus CPE Program offers students learning at multiple levels within the same unit.

Accredited by:

T404.320.1472 or www.acpe.edu

Level Ia and Ib

Level 1a and 1b CPE addresses basic competencies and issues of pastoral reflection, pastoral formation, pastoral identity and functioning in one or more units of CPE.

Level IIa and IIb

Level 2a and 2b CPE addresses advanced competencies and issues of pastoral function, reflection, and integration.

Certified Educator (CE)

The Certified Educator (CE) CPE program serves to professionally educate, train, support and form Certified Educator Candidates (CEC) who are working towards certification as ACPE Certified Educators.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the CPE Program offered?

St. Camillus offers two units of CPE in one year and offers flexibility to accommodate students who require virtual learning with sensitivity to the training needs and goals of the students.

The Summer Program is eleven weeks of intensive training starting after Memorial Day and ending the second week of August. Students typically meet Monday - Friday for group education and clinical ministry. Applications are currently being accepted for the Summer 2025 Program (May 27, 2025 - August 9, 2025).

The Extended Program is six months of training starting on the first Thursday in October and ending on the last Thursday in March. Students will meet on Thursdays for group education and will conduct their clinical ministry hours during the week according to their schedule. Applications are currently being accepted for the Extended Program 2025-2026 (October 2, 2025 - March 26, 2026)

How do I apply for the St. Camillus CPE Program?

Applying is a 3 step process: 1) Download the application form below, 2) Complete application form and its required essays, and 3) Send your application materials to email jwerkheiser@stcam.com - Rev. Jake Werkheiser, BCC, CPE Educator/CEC or by mail to: St. Camillus CPE Program, 10101 West Wisconsin Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53226. Consideration of applications are reviewed on a first come, first serve basis.

This ACPE accredited program does not discriminate against persons because of race, ethnicity, religious/spiritual tradition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability.

Application Email

What are the costs for the CPE program?

The Application Fee/Admission Fees/Deposit are listed below.

Application Fee

None

Admission Interview for another center

$125

Non-Refundable Deposit (once student is accepted into the program the deposit is applied toward the total cost of tuition)

$100

Tuition Fee

$1000 (clinical ministry hours conducted on campus)
$1500 (clinical ministry hours conducted off campus)

Who is the CPE staff?

The St. Camillus CPE program is led by ACPE Certified Educator, Rev. Agustin (Jojo) Orosa, M.I., Certified Educator Candidate, Rev. Jake Werkheiser, BCC, and CPE Program Development Coordinator, Melissa Shafer.

How do I complete the CPE Application and Required Narratives?

Looking for some guidance on how to complete your application and narratives correctly? Click below to learn more about how to complete them correctly.

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What should I expect on the first day of CPE?

Click below to for a general idea of what to expect on your first day of CPE.

Resources and Additional FAQs about ACPE and CPE

Have more questions or would like more resources, click the link below to learn more about ACPE and CPE.

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How can I support Seminarians, CPE Students and CPE Program?

To learn how you can support our students, seminarians and program, please contact the Executive Director of the Foundation, Chris Sosnay at 414.259.8643 or by email at csosnay@stcam.com

St. Camillus CPE Annual Notice

To read the St. Camillus Annual Notice, click the link below

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Level Ia and Ib

Level IIa and IIb

Certified Educator (CE)

“St. Camillus CPE taught me how important it is to be truly present with someone at the end of life, listening and respecting the silence."

“CPE included professional development, professional ethics, context of ministry, collaboration with and feedback from teachers, mentors and peers, and self-reflection. I developed skills in pastoral care that were beyond what I had imagined."

“I would recommend this program to anyone considering doing CPE, and especially those looking for a very attentive and affirming pastoral care staff that is ready and enthusiastic to help the interns.”