Many paths toward faithful service.

Former priests

If you left ordained ministry and later married, you are welcome to begin a conversation about your faith, family, previous ministry, and sense of calling. We will review your prior ecclesial status and circumstances individually. Inquiry or reception here does not restore Roman Catholic faculties or change a decision made by your former church.

Former seminarians

If you left seminary before ordination, including to pursue marriage and family life, your earlier formation need not end your discernment. We invite you to explore Eastern Christian worship, theological study, pastoral service, and the possibility of priestly formation.

Celibate candidates

Men discerning a life of celibate priestly service are also welcome. We value both married and celibate priestly vocations, each approached with prayer, formation, and care for the communities they may serve.

Women discerning religious life

We welcome conversations with women discerning a life as sisters, rooted in prayer and service and willing to learn the spiritual and liturgical traditions of East and West, including the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Any specific community, vows, or formation pathway would be discussed before a commitment is made.

Lay fraternity

Lay people interested in a Fraternity of St. John Chrysostom are invited to express interest in shared prayer, study, and service across Eastern and Western Christian traditions. We are gathering interest in this proposed fellowship; its rule and membership process have yet to be established.

Our jurisdiction is independent of and not in communion with the Roman Catholic Church. Joining or training with us does not grant authority to minister as a Roman Catholic priest, celebrate its liturgies, or represent its institutions. Those questions remain with the competent Catholic authorities.