Requirements for Admission

Vocations come from experience in the Church. The applicant must have some experience of ministry in the parish or some pastoral work with the sick or elderly.

An attitude of openness and of service in the face of suffering as well as a desire to grow in union with those who suffer.

Regular participation in parish worship.

Be of good physical and psychological health and have had at least two years of intentional celibacy.

Exhibit a capacity for communal living.

Possess an adequate level of education in faith and openness to the action of the Spirit on our religious lives.

Engage in regular Spiritual Direction.

Meet with Vocation Director on a regular basis.

Begin a process of slowing down - letting go, taking time to reflect on where the Spirit is calling you.

Partake in a retreat of at least three days prior to completing the Formal Application.

Required Documents

Formal Application
Informed Consent
Autobiography with recent photograph
Academic transcripts:
High School
College / Professional / Technical
Health Records
Medical
Dental (if indicated)
Ophthalmic (if indicated)
Psychological Assessment Report
Letters of Recommendation (three)
Canonical Requirements
Baptismal Certificate
Confirmation Certificate
Parents' Marriage Certificate
Financial Status Report
Birth Certificate
Military Discharge Papers (if applicable)

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