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Be committed to serving the Archdiocese of Atlanta after ordination.

Possess a significant history of active participation in pastoral ministry in his parish.

Be able to provide their families with adequate quality time as a husband, father and son (without putting an undue burden on their wives) during formation.

If any annulments are required (applicant or wife), they must have been received prior to applying.

If married, be married for at least five (5) years in the Sacrament by the Roman Catholic Church, and be able to provide evidence of a stable and growing marriage.

During formation papers may be written and submitted in Spanish (or other languages as approved) if the applicant’s first language is not English.

Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Possess a minimum of a high school diploma and be capable of college level studies.

Be of sufficient mental and physical health to complete a minimum of five years of formation and after ordination, serve in an active capacity for a minimum period of 10 to 15 years.

Have stable employment and a fiscally sound financial history.

Visa will be required to provide evidence that their Visa remains valid on an annual basis. Be citizen of the United States of America, a Permanent Resident holding a valid “Green Card” or a resident on a valid U.S.A married man must be committed to “celibacy” subsequent to ordination should his wife die before him.A single man must be committed to “celibacy” subsequent to ordination.The applicant should be no older than sixty-five (65) at time of ordination.Minimum age for a married applicant is thirty-five (35) and the maximum age is sixty (60).Minimum age for a single applicant is thirty (30) and the maximum age is sixty (60).Have his application actively supported in writing, by his wife and his pastor.

Be in good standing in the Church, having been a member for not less than five (5) years and lived within the Archdiocese of Atlanta not less than three (3) years, or have a letter from his Ordinary giving permission for him to be formed for the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.The applicant will be asked to give assurance that if he is ordained he will be able to serve in the Archdiocese for the foreseeable future. Have a willingness to make a life-long commitment of service in the Church.

Green card renewal application atlanta ga