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REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION
 

REQUIREMENTS FOR POTENTIAL SEMINARIANS

A man aspiring to the priesthood should be practicing his faith by attending weekly Mass, going to confession regularly and praying in some way each day. He should be physically and psychologically healthy. He should be willing to study, learn, and acquire new knowledge. He should have a basic understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church. He should have a desire to live as a priest and submit to the apostolic authority of the Bishop.


APPLICATION PROCEDURES

A man wishing to be a priest should contact the Vocation Director. After an interview, the applicant will receive or be mailed an application packet, which will include the following:

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Confidential Application Form

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Autobiographical Guide

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Reference List Form

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Release of Information Form

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Medical Examination Form

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Criminal Background Check Form

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Code of Conduct Policy Form

Applicants must provide the following information, which must be sent to the Vocation Office:

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Current Baptismal Certificate of an applicant

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Current Confirmation Certificate of an applicant

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Certificate of Canonical Marriage of parents

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Transcripts of academic records from high school and colleges.
Official transcripts of academic records from high school and college must be sent directly to the Vocation Office from each institution.

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Current psychological examination (appointment set up through the Vocation Office).

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Recent photograph

For more information or answers to questions, you can send an e-mail to the Vocation Director.


Diocese of Fargo
5201 Bishops Blvd., Suite A
Fargo, ND 58104-7605
Phone: 701-356-7900
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