The Priesthood in the Diocese of New Jersey

A few words to anyone considering a call to be a priest.

A step-by-step guide to the ordination process.

A checklist of the steps to ordination.

Activities by the person considering a call to the priesthood:

Questions you should ask of yourself, of your rector or vicar, and with other parishioners

Activities the parish level:

Responsibilities of the Rector or Vicar of the aspirant
Responsibilities for Parish Committees on Ministry
Responsibilities of the Rector or Vicar overseeing a postulancy placement

Activities at the diocesan level:

A look at what happens at the diocese
A few important priestly formation guidelines