“Those are fit for membership, who, called by divine grace, desire to dedicate themselves to God in a special way in the world; that is, wish to be pleasing to God and to be of service to the Church and to human society according to the spirit of St. Francis.” Ref: Constitutions Art. 11

 

The following are some of the requirements for membership in the Priestly Confraternity of the Third Order of St. Francis (TOFP):

• Catholic priest in good standing with the local Ordinary, in full communion with the Pope and unwavering obedience to the Magisterium;
• letter of good standing from their local Ordinary;
• attendance to Initial Formation sessions;
• acceptance to Holy Profession by the Spiritual Director of the TOFP

Seminarians discerning a call to the Third Order of St. Francis are welcomed to start the Initial Formation process with Franciscan Tertiaries.  Upon Ordination, they become members of the TOFP.