The formation program will take at least five years to complete.

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Aspirant Phase

• A minimum of two years of discernment of the call to the Diaconate.

• One weekend of formation per month (Saturday and Sunday, 9:00AM-4:00PM)

• A directed practicum.

• One weekend retreat at the beginning of the program.

• One weekend retreat at the end of each year.

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Candidate Phase

• A minimum of a three year period of formation.

• Two weekends of formation per month.

• Three directed practicum.

• One weekend retreat at end of first two years.

• One five-day pre-ordination canonical retreat.