The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter’s mission: to sanctify the clergy, educate through sound formation and catechetics, and provide for the traditional Roman Sacraments according to the books of 1962, is always searching for and open to the vocational call of men interested in Catholic Tradition and sound teaching. Please read through the following for an overview of our process of admissions to Our Lady of Guadalupe seminary, the English-language seminary located in Denton, Nebraska.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SEMINARY
- Strong sense of piety and sacrificial willingness to give oneself totally to our Lord Jesus Christ.
- A good reputation, moral aptitude and intellectual ability.
- Good health and fitness.
- High degree of fluency in English.
- High school diploma (or equivalent non-US studies). 1
- Be able to enter the Seminary free of financial obligations. 2
- Ability to obtain a student VISA (for non-US candidates) 3
- 18 to 35 years of age, unmarried. 4
1 We do not require a college education, however a good college can increase the maturity and academic
capabilities of a future seminarian.
2 The responsibilities for any debts would have to be assumed by some other party because men
may not be ordained to the priesthood while they are in debt..
3 If your country of origin is outside the United States, please contact us before applying to determine if
there are any restrictions for entrance.
4 Candidates who are outside this age range are still invited to apply. Older candidates are scrutinized
more closely to determine if they can properly adjust to the seminary’s life of prayer, academics, and work.
Please see HERE for more information.
Do you have a calling to the priesthood?
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are ready to begin the application process as a candidate for the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, click HERE to access the applications material. Please note that all of this material should be completed and received by the Vocations Office prior to attending the summer vocations retreat.
Decisions regarding acceptances will be made during this retreat and candidates will be notified shortly thereafter of the decision made about their application. Accepted seminarians begin their studies in the Fall. If you have any questions about the applications material, etc. please contact the Vocations Office for assistance.
Still discerning and not yet ready to apply? We invite you to review the information on this website as it provides comprehensive material about the seminary and the Fraternity. If you still have questions or concerns and wish to have the Vocations Director contact you, click HERE to fill out the Vocational Contact Form.
VISITING THE SEMINARY
All candidates who are applying for entrance to the seminary must attend the annual vocations retreat as part of the applications process (candidates outside North America may be provided with an alternative option). Space is limited at this required vocational retreat and so it is recommended that candidates complete their applications, and turn in their retreat registration forms, as soon as possible to insure a room reservation. Men who wait until the last minute to complete their materials may be required to wait another academic year for entrance. Retreat registration forms are sent out in January/February.
Men who are only discerning may visit the seminary for a few days during the academic year. Please check with the Vocations Office, at least 3 to 4 weeks in advance, to make sure there are no conflicts with the dates you wish to visit. Visits during the academic year do not count towards the required attendance at the vocations retreat.
EXPENSES
The cost of room, board, and tuition is $7,000 per seminarian per year. This amount is greatly reduced from the actual cost of priestly formation thanks to the generous support of Fraternity benefactors. Additional expenses may include books, medical and vehicle insurance, travel to/from home during breaks, etc.
Candidates are expected to find benefactors (i.e. family, friends, Knights of Columbus, parish, etc.) to help pay for the various expenses associated with their priestly formation. Please note, however, that a candidate who does not have the ability to pay the annual costs should not be discouraged from applying.
QUESTIONS/ADDITIONAL INFO
The questions that most men interested in our seminary ask are answered in our FAQ section. Be sure to read through the FAQ before contacting the Vocations Office as we cover many topics there in greater depth regarding such items as retreats, expenses, requirements, special situations, etc.
CONTACT
English-speaking candidates from the Asian/Australian/Indian region should contact:
Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter Vocations Director
ATTN: Fr. Duncan Wong, FSSP
Ezechiel House Novitiate
PO Box 917, Petersham
NSW 2049, AUSTRALIA
ezechiel [at] fssp [dot] net
English-speaking candidates from the United Kingdom/Ireland region should contact:
Fr. Armand de Malleray, FSSP
St. John Fisher House
17 Eastern Ave.
Reading RG1 5RU, Great Britain
malleray [at] fssp [dot] org
English-speaking candidates from the African region should contact:
Fr. Evaristus Eshiowu, FSSP
Nne Enyemaka Shrine Umuaka
PO Box 430
Imo State, Orlu, Nigeria
English-speaking candidates from all other regions should contact:
Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter Vocations Director
ATTN: Fr. William Lawrence, FSSP
Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary
7880 West Denton Road
PO Box 147
Denton, NE 68339
vocations [at] fsspolgs [dot] org
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