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The Rome Experience 2012 Application Deadlines, Requirements and Scholarship Information

To apply, applicants must obtain approval from their Vocation Director and/or Bishop. Applicants should have completed their first year of theology prior to the start of the program.

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Applications for The Rome Experience 2012 program are due by:

  • Priority Deadline: Monday, January 16, 2012
  • Deadline: Monday, February 13, 2012
  • Space Available Deadline: Monday, March 12, 2012

All of the following must be included with the application:

  • A current color photograph of yourself in clerical clothing (passport quality)
  • A photocopy of your passport
  • Signature(s) of approval from your Vocation Director and/or Bishop, Page 4
  • Typewritten Biographical Essay (Minimum of 250 words), Page 5
  • Signed The Rome Experience Seminarian Code of Conduct, Page 6-7
  • Signed The Rome Experience Agreement, Page 8-9
  • Scholarship Application (if requesting financial assistance), Page 10-11

Send completed applications by mail, fax, or email to:
Mrs. Charmaine Roth, Program Director
The Rome Experience
1420 Davey Road, Woodridge, IL 60517
Phone: 630-739-9750 ext. 28,
Fax: 630-739-9758
Email: croth@mwtf.org

Acceptance into the program:
Upon receipt of your application, you will be contacted and a convenient time arranged for a telephone interview. You will be notified of our decision regarding your application and scholarship request (if applicable) by Monday, February 20, 2012.

Scholarship Information
The St. Josemaria Institute has established a scholarship fund for applicants to The Rome Experience who meet the qualifications of the program and are in need of financial assistance. Please reference The Rome Experience application for more information and to apply for the scholarship.