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How Does the Program Operate?

Program | Guidelines | Inquiry Form

Covenant members live on location with the friars, but in separate living quarters, sharing prayer life, Eucharist, and apostolic work.

Volunteers receive

How to apply

An application may be obtained by completing and sending the Inquiry Form via email.

Formal Application
References contacted
Medical Evaluation
Personal Interview with the Program Directors
Interview with the Directors and Staffs of the locations being considered for placement

In most cases the processing period for applications will be three to four months.