St. Benedict Chapel Oblate Community

Reverend Dr. Elizabeth Ornelas is a dedicated spiritual leader at the helm of St. Benedict Chapel Oblate Community. With a profound commitment to fostering faith, compassion, and community, she stands as a guiding light, spreading warmth and love to all who seek solace in the embrace of faith. As a compassionate pastor, she extends her wisdom and care, creating a sanctuary where hearts find comfort and souls find inspiration.

Get to know Rev. Dr. Madre Elizbeth Ornelas, OSB

Rev. Dr. Elizabeth S. Ornelas, OSB was raised in El Paso, Texas in a Chicano Mexican Traditional Culture, Rev. Elizabeth has been married to Rev. Fr. Eduardo Ornelas for over 27 years and is blessed as a mom to three beautiful young adults and a grandma of two beautiful grandchildren.

Rev. Madre Elizabeth was ordained to the Priesthood on the Lord’s day in June 2018 by Archbishop Dr. Robert Ortega, Pastor of Holy Spirit of Hope Catholic Church https://www.holyspiritofhope.org/ and the Primate of https://coccna.org/ Rev. Madre Elizabeth has earned an Associate Degree in Media Production in 1992 and worked in the news media covering local El Paso, Texas, Las Cruces, NM and cross-border Juarez news. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Management in 2007 while she worked for the Apostolic Roman Church, Diocese of El Paso, she held positions as a Religion Teacher, Director of Religion Formation and Assistant to the Pastor. Rev. Madre Elizabeth earned a Master Degree in Divinity from Agape Theological Seminary School in 2019. Doctorate in Ministry in 2022 from Agape Theological Seminary School.

Rev. Madre Elizabeth has held leadership positions as Chairperson for the Parish Council and Finance Council. She has worked for the Independent School Districts in El Paso, Socorro, and San Elizario as a Teacher on Record as an ELAR English Teacher and Graphic Arts Instructor. 

Rev. Madre Elizabeth serves as the Abbess under Our Lady of Grace https://www.facebook.com/BenedictineCongregation/ a St. Benedictine Catholic Congregation, in Ventura, California. Rev. Madre Elizabeth founder of Saint Benedict Chapel Oblate Community https://www.facebook.com/saintbenedictchapeloblate/ and the St. Benedict Chapel Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/459168612561955 Leads St. Benedict Homeless Ministry. Rev. Madre Elizabeth dedicates her services to the community by celebrating TV Mass through Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, Evangelizing with Love and encouraging the community to step up and own their Faith and illuminate each others candles to bring light to this world by loving each other as Jesus loved us.