Clergy Recruitment; Anno Domini MMXIV

CLERGY RECRUITMENT

Anno Domini MMXIV

His Eminence c. bp Raphael Zimer has opened the recruitment to the clergy group in Saint Francis of Assisi Diocese.

Main requirements for the candidates:

- male only

- minimum 18 years old age

- uninterested to any relationship (in meaning of merriage), not being in any relationship

- not bound by any religious vows (in the case of a transfer from another congregation - we do not say no, please let us know that you are a member of another congregation and you'd like to transfer to us)

- active, baptized (in RL), practicing RL Catholic, wishing to give his virtual life ministry to the Lord

- ability to login to SL minimum one time per weekdays

- ability to login to SL on every Sunday to take part in Sunday Mass

The priest education (kind of 'seminar') in our diocese is based on practical and active participation in the prayers, celebrations and Masses.

How does the recruitment process look?

The candidate for future priest in St. Francis Diocese sends a hand-written application with your curriculum vitae and covering letter to aux. bishop Cardinal Lareh Portal (SL name: lareh.portal) or bishop Cardinal Raphael Zimer (SL name: rafi.zimer). The letter and curriculum vitae should not be very long. Every document have to be send in NOTECARD, not IM (instant message) and signed by your SL name.

Within two days your application will be considered by bishop Zimer. You will be informed about the result immediately after its consideration (in formal letter).

PRIESTHOOD FORMATION

1. The candidate for priest starts his priesthood formation in Novitate. It is time, when (already) novice deepens in deep prayer, closes in his reflections, meets the principles of priesthood life. 

2. After Novitate, the time comes for Diaconate. Father receive role of deacon - first of three steps in priesthood formation. Deacon is the priest helper and assistant.

3. Presbyterate. The father-presbyter has rights to fully perform services, Masses in Saint Francis of Assisi Diocese. The presbyter is fully authorized to exercise functions of a priest. (presbyter = priest).

4. Bishopric. The bishop is the highest role in Saint Francis of Assisi Diocese (and in Second Life). For one diocese it is able to be only one diocesan bishop (just called 'bishop'), the rest of bishops can be bishops seniors, bishops residents or auxiliary bishops.

Time of formation depends on the overall commitment of the candidate.

NUMBER OF FREE VOCATIONS: 3

We hope  to receive your applications.

May God show His will.