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  • is a member of a Catholic religious congregation or order.
  • dedicates himself to Christ and the Church by vows of poverty, celibacy and obedience.
  • uses the career path of his choice (such as education or medicine) to serve others with a focus on the helping ministries.
  • has a broad approach toward his vocation in that he may work in schools, hospitals, missions and other areas, rather than only within a parish community.
  • is a 'Brother' to others in fraternal friendship and love.
  • lives in a community of Brothers committed to prayer, God, and to each other.
  • is centered in the community and meets the needs of the Church through ministry.
  • lives an enriching, fulfilling life with Brothers who are focused on common goals and centered on Jesus Christ.
 
"A Brother is a man committed to living the consecrated life in response to a call from God. Brothers are engaged in a variety of ministries in keeping with the charism of their Congregation and model the person of Jesus through the relational manner in which they serve." (Religious Brothers Conference 2003)
 

 

 

 

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