Questions About Seminarian Acceptance and Formation Who is a seminarian? Is there a minimum or maximum age for being accepted into the Diocese of Greensburg’s Program for Priestly Formation? How does one apply to the Diocese of Greensburg's Program for Priestly Formation? What is a seminary? How does one join a seminary? If I believe God is calling me to the diocesan priesthood must I study for my home diocese? Is it a good idea to talk to my pastor or another priest before making contact with a vocations director? Am I able to talk to a vocations director at any time? What does the application process entail? Are seminaries just for men who already have college degrees? What is a college seminary? What is major seminary? What are the academic prerequisites for major seminary? What if I have an undergraduate degree but not the prerequisites in philosophy or theology? What if I have some credits in philosophy and/or theology? How many years of formation does it take to become a priest? Is financial assistance available for seminary studies? What is a summer assignment? What is a pastoral internship?

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