Admissions
Candidate Criteria
Catholic men seriously considering a vocation to the priesthood for the Diocese of Charlotte are eligible to seek admission to St. Joseph College Seminary. The first step is admission to the priestly formation program of the Diocese of Charlotte. All candidates must meet the following criteria:
Live a life of active faith, prayer, and service
Be recommended by a priest of the Diocese of Charlotte
Be involved in the life of their parish
Be 18-25 years old
Have never been divorced
Have resided within the Diocese of Charlotte for at least one year
Hold a valid tourist or student visa if they are not citizens of the United States
Cost
The average cost of a college seminarian’s education is approximately $40,000 per year. That includes tuition, room and board, health insurance, and books. At St. Joseph College Seminary, the Diocese pays the room and board costs, one-third of their college tuition, and a modest allowance for books. The seminarian and his family are required to fund the rest of his college expenses through scholarships, financial aid, and student loans.
Seminarian Education Expenses Paid by Diocese | College Seminary | Major Seminary |
|---|---|---|
College Tuition | 1/3 | 100% |
Priestly Formation | 100% | 100% |
Room & Board | 100% | 100% |
Books & Fees | Allowance | Allowance |
Health Insurance | 0 | 100% |
Inquire
For more information about admission to St. Joseph College Seminary, please contact Fr. Brian Becker, Vocations Promoter for the Diocese of Charlotte.
Entering the seminary
does not mean that you
will become a priest.
Entering the seminary
means that you have
the courage to find out if
He wants you to become
a priest.