Archdiocesan Requirements

The following describes the requirements for admission to the Seminary for Archdiocese of Los Angeles:

The applicant must be a "fully initiated" Catholic.
The applicant must be a Catholic, who practices his faith and demonstrates a good Christian moral lifestyle.
The applicant needs to have lived in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for at least one year and be involved in parish ministry.
The applicant should have lived at least two years of intentional celibacy.
The applicant must have good physical and psychological health.
The applicant must have the intelligence to complete a regular college program and graduate studies.
If applicable, the applicant must be gainfully employed and able to support himself.
The applicant may not be married.
The applicant must not have minor or dependent children.
The applicant must be free of significant debt.

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The applicant must be a Catholic who practices his faith and demonstrates a good Christian moral lifestyle...