Become a Friar
Thank you for your interest in becoming a friar! Everyone’s call from God is unique, and we look forward to accompanying you as you discern your vocation with the Franciscans.
To help us to get to know you better, please complete this form. This form is not an application, and you assume no obligation to the friars by completing it. Be assured that the information that you provide is confidential and will only be seen by those working with you in your discernment process.
Qualifications
- 21-45 years old and single
- A practicing Roman Catholic for at least 2 years after the completion of his Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) with a healthy, balanced spiritual life
- Has a mature and realistic understanding of the world, the Church and Franciscan life
- Open to living a Franciscan life in community
- A citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States (in most cases)
- Rooted in a desire to deepen his love for Christ in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi
- Willing to work with the poor and marginalized
- Committed to living the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience
- Involved in some kind of service work to the local Church or local community; ideally working with the poor and marginalized
- Free of significant financial and family obligations
- Prayerful with a desire to mature in his spiritual life
- Sensitive to the demands of living among men of diverse personal, cultural, educational and ministerial backgrounds
Contact us
If you would like to contact us directly, feel free to do so at:
Br. Basil Valente, OFM, Executive Director: National Vocation Office
Br. Greg Plata, OFM, National Vocation Director
Mr. Jorge Martins, National Vocation Office Manager
Mr. Will Bernal, National Vocation Office Administrator
Vocation Office for the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of
Guadalupe
129 West 31st Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001-3403
Phone: 1-800-677-7788 ext. 345
E-mail:
vocation@friars.us
Thanks again for your interest in the Franciscans. We look forward to hearing from you. Pax et bonum!
