PIME requires young men (usually between the ages of 16 and 30) with a deep faith in Christ, a calling to the priesthood, and a desire to bring the Catholic faith to the people of other countries and cultures. Our missionaries must go the distance to reach the isolated, ignored and impoverished. Most importantly they must be willing to travel the greatest distance of all – the distance from one heart to another. Our formation and training program is flexible and attempts to meet the needs of each individual. Depending on one’s academic background and life experiences accepted candidates will live at our Regional Headquarters in Detroit for at least six months and if needed study philosophy at a local university or seminary. After this candidates will undergo the Period of Spirituality in Italy. Theology will then be studied at one of our two International Formation Houses in Italy or the Philippines.

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