Individual Capuchin provinces have slightly different admissions policies, but anyone who would become a Capuchin friar must....
• Be a baptized and practicing Catholic man
• Single and without dependent children
• Between 18 and 40 years old
• With a high school or G.E.D. Diploma
• In good physical and mental health
• Single and without dependent children
• Between 18 and 40 years old
• With a high school or G.E.D. Diploma
• In good physical and mental health
• Free of debt (except college loans)
Beyond these things, however, he must somehow experience a call from the Lord, have a deep desire for God and of growing in friendship with Jesus Christ. He must want to live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis, be able to live the vows of poverty, obedience, and chastity and be able to live in community.
Initial formation varies somewhat among provinces, but all entail three unique stages in becoming a Capuchin Franciscan. For more information, follow the links at left. The vocation director of the Mid-America province, Fr. John Lager, will be pleased to give you more information about the Order and to help you discern your vocation.Take the first step now and fill out our Initial Contact Form.
For more information on the various stages of Capuchin formation, see the links in the right hand column.
Stages of Formation
From the News Blog on the Main Page, you will find links to the province’s various news outlets. The news blog is the primary means of posting information, announcements, and articles relating to the Capuchin Province of Mid-America and the worldwide Capuchin Order. Regular reflections from the Provincial Minister are also posted on the blog.
News Features
The links below provide general information on the different stages of Capuchin formation.
• Postulancy
• Novitiate
• Post-Novitiate
• Postulancy
• Novitiate
• Post-
Different Stages
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