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Qualifications

Practicing Roman Catholic, self-sufficient, employed within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and actively engaged in a ministry with the sick poor or marginalized. Candidates are asked to furnish medical records, reports, and attestations concerning their physical and mental health, character, and maturity as proof of their ability to undertake the life required by the members of the Institute.

Formation

Six months as an observer/inquirer: An opportunity wherein the Institute can get to know the inquirer, his qualities, aptitudes and dispositions. Six months to one year as a postulant: The postulant and community familiarize themselves with each other, their ministries as well as the charism, statutes, directives and rules of the Institute. Two years as a novice: Experience the Institute’s way of life, being formed in mind and heart by its spirit, having their intentions and suitability tested while growing in mutual love and charity for the Institute and the sick poor and marginalized. Furthering the study of the statutes, charism and the required theological, encyclical and scriptural studies. Three years in temporary vows: Renewed annually. Perpetual profession: Following temporary vows of a minimum of three years.

Belated Vocations

The maximum age for acceptance into the Formation Program is 55 years of age, residing in and actively engaged in a ministry within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles while remaining self-sufficient and in good health. Exceptions are made on an individual basis.

Connect With Us

General Inquiries/Prayer Requests:

Brother Richard, minister general
(805) 516-9848
rhirbefsp@gmail.com

Prayer for Vocations

Gracious God your Son, Jesus said, “Ask and you shall receive.”

Our Lady of Guadalupe brought your light to a new world and a new people through the dedication of St. Juan Diego. We ask you to inflame the hearts of generous men to devote their lives to you in a consecrated vocation as a Friar of the sick Poor of Los Angeles.

Jesus left us with a particular mission, may each of us discover ways to minister to the sick poor and bring peace and justice to a waiting world.

May we be found to “Be ever ready to tell them the reason for our hope.” Amen.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!