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How Does a Person Apply to
the Society of St. Paul?

After the initial contacts have been made and a person decides he wishes to apply to the Society, the vocation office will send the applicant a folder consisting of the application form, a personality profile, a time-line covering a person's entire life. The applicant will need to forward the following documents: Baptism and Confirmation certificates; parents Church marriage certificate, a medical report from his doctor, transcripts of high school and college (sent directly from the schools), official copy of military discharge papers and a recent photo. Four letters of recommendation are required including a letter from the applicant's pastor.
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Apostolate entail?


• How many countries
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St. Paul located in?


• What is the Pauline Family?

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Once these basic elements are received by the vocation office arrangements will be made for a psychological assessment and interview at a convenient time and place. Entrance dates are usually in September and the application process should be completed by the end of June.

During the entire process of application the candidate is encouraged to visit the community to spend a period of time with the members and see their work first hand. The community also can get a sense of whether the individual is likely to be able to adapt to our life and mission.

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• What costs are involved in the application and formation period?

• How long does it take to become a Pauline priest or brother?

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