Because we live exclusively on Divine Providence, we cannot provide any financial assistance to those men in foreign countries who may wish to travel to the U.S. to discern their vocation with us. However, we welcome all inquiries and will discuss the possibility of a visit if you are able to travel to Minneapolis / St. Paul on your own and have remained in contact with us for at least a year. If you meet all of the above requirements, we invite you to take the next step in your discernment process:

Requirements for Postulancy—Discerning a vocation to live one’s life as a Franciscan Brother of Peace involves a series of required steps leading to formation. These steps are:

1. Initial Contact
2. Come & See Visits
3. Application & letters of recommendation submitted
4. Invitation to enter
5. Postulancy (6 to 12 months)