If your life centers around the Blessed Mother, the Most Blessed Sacrament, love for the Magesterium and the truths of the Catholic Faith, we invite you to consider discerning a vocation with us. 

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Our vocation discernment program is open to men who are:

1. between the ages of 18-35 (exceptions can be made for older men depending on skills and experience);

2. have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be open to further education (at least two years of college or work experience is also recommended);

3. be free of major debt;

4. be single and free from impediments (any previous marriage must be annulled, you have no dependent children, etc.);

5. be living a virtuous, Christian life, free from scandal;

6. possess a disciplined and sound prayer life, accompanied by a desire to serve Christ and his Church following our charism of ransom; 

7. possess good physical health along with appropriate 
   psychological and emotional maturity; and, 

8. must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident prior to submitting application to us.

9. One must also be able to make three visits a Mercedarian community during application/visit process.  

10. Recent converts to Catholicism must wait for two years before making application.