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The process of Seminary Formation


If a man thinks that he may be called to service at the Lord’s Altar, then he will begin the application process. The man files application forms for the Archdiocese of Mobile that are available from the vocations office. He gets letters of recommendations from people he knows, including his pastor. The man then gets a medical examination and a psychological evaluation. Once he has been accepted by the archdiocese he applies to seminary of the archbishop’s choice. If he has not completed college or is coming out of high school then he will go to a college seminary. In Pastores Dabo Vobis, Pope John Paul II described the principal foundations for priestly formation as human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral. Each area, while distinct in itself, is naturally linked to the others. The four pillars form the comprehensive structure of formation that guides the development of the candidate toward Priesthood. If the man has already completed college he will attend a pre-theology program at a college seminary. Once a man has completed the requirements of the college seminary, he will move to the theologate for intense studies of Sacred Theology. After completing four years of training the theologate he will be ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ.

 


Here are some seminaries the Archdiocese of Mobile utilizes:

The Pontifical North American College, Rome

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia

Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans

Saint John Vianney College Seminary, Saint Paul

Saint Joseph Seminary College, Covington

Saint Meinrad, Saint Meinrad