In summoning disciples to share fellowship and mission in His company, Jesus invited them to “come and see,” (see John 1:39).
The Church has entrusted the Order of the Somascan Fathers with the important mission of proclaiming to the world that God is Our Father, through his Son Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit, and the example of Saint Jerome Emiliani, Universal Patron Saint of the Orphans.
In order that others may share in this Apostolic mission, our Order continually welcomes new members.
Formation progressively and gradually introduces the individual to our life of prayer, fraternity,
and service centered on teaching and healing.
Our formation/education program is divided into three Stages leading to final vows and/or ordination to the priesthood.
Witness Awakens Vocations
From Somasca to the World: Discerning your vocation with the Somascans
STAGE 1: PRE-NOVITIATE – Focus: Discovering the Call (Vocation)
This phase provides the opportunity for a more profound understanding of Christ, His Church, and a first initiation in the Order’s spirituality.
STAGE 2: NOVITIATE – Focus: Discovering the Mission of the Order of the Somascan Fathers and Vowed Religious Life.
The Novitiate is a time apart from the usual pattern of one’s life and involvements so that the dimensions of the vocation and mission are explored and integrated.
STAGE 3: POST-NOVITIATE (Philosophy and Theology) Focus: Discovering and preparing for the Mission within the Order of the Somascan Fathers.
This step is a time of formal study and continued formation in our spirituality and prayer, community life, and ecclesial ministry leading to final vows and/or priestly ordination.