The Seminary is open to men interested in studying for the priesthood of the Roman Catholic Church, and who are aspirants to membership in the Fraternity. When the Seminary’s capacity permits, non-aspirant students may be enrolled with the consent of their ordinaries (diocesan or religious).

In obedience to the wishes of the Holy Father, as expressed in his Motu Proprio Ecclesia Dei Adflicta, Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary trains priests exclusively in the use of the liturgical books in force in 1962, including the traditional Latin Mass as contained in the Missal of Pope Pius V.

Qualifications Necessary for Admittance:

• 20 to 30 years of age. Vocations over the age of 30 are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
• Baptismal & Confirmation certificates (with parish seals and issued within last 6 months)
  
• Moral aptitude and intellectual ability
• Completion of secondary education
• Minimum two years of college or equivalent; a BA/BS degree is preferred.
• Resumé of work and study record
• Freedom from financial obligations.
• Strong sense of piety and sacrificial willingness to give oneself totally to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The following primary documents are required during the application process:

• Birth certificate
• Baptismal certificate
• Confirmation certificate
• High School and College transcripts
• Recent physician's letter attesting to good health
• Detailed autobiography
• Letters of recommendation from two priests
• Criminal record check
• Two photos (passport size)

During the entire formation period, the candidate and seminarian is immersed in classical Roman Catholic spirituality through the observance of the traditional Latin Mass and sacraments, chanting of the Divine Office at Lauds, Vespers and Compline, Gregorian Chant Schola, mixed Choir, The Holy Rosary, weekly Exposition and Benediction and observance of all of the traditional feasts and holy days of the traditional calendar.

Tonsure and Investiture of the cassock takes place at the beginning of the  second year of formation. Conferring of Minor Orders may begin the following  year. Ordination to the transitional Diaconate is generally at the conclusion of the  sixth year of formation.


COMMUNITY LIFE

Throughout the entire process of formation, the candidate for priesthood is supported and scrutinized in his character, his sanctity of life and his intellectual aptitude. The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter is international in character, and its corporate life affords many occasions for enrichment and exposure to men from other nations and cultures. The common life of the seminarians is determined by the Constitutions and the Directory of Common Life of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter.

Following ordination, the priest will be assigned to a particular apostolate of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, where he will serve in community with other Fraternity priests, administering the sacraments, teaching or taking further studies.


COSTS

Once accepted to the Seminary, the student will be asked to raise $7,000.00 (US), per year, to help with the cost of his education. Freedom from debt is necessary for admission, as once in the Seminary, there will be little, if any, opportunity to earn funds for personal use.