The Order of Hospitallers is a congregation of consecrated men who live and serve the church and society as religious brothers in the spirit of hospitality. The Hospitaller Brothers seek to maintain the presence of the compassionate and merciful Christ in the Gospel and strive to imitate Him in this manner. Hence, the Order is not for clerics/priests but an Order of religious brothers in the ministry of the sick.

Our founder, St. John of God, was known for his tremendous compassion & act of charity for the poor, the sick and the needy, thus, he was rightly known as a man of compassion. It is, therefore,

a major requirement that a candidate to hospitaller life must possess… “a heart full of compassion.”





Life History, Curriculum Vitae & Vocation Story

Applicants are asked to write their own history (autobiography) with strong emphasis on their family background and relationships. The Curriculum Vitae is a substantial document that allows the Order to have sufficient information about the applicants’ educational background and work experiences. Vocation Story traces the applicants’ awareness on God’s call and how it develops. These three documents must be submitted to the vocation director either by mail or email during the first phase of the Vocation Accompaniment Program (VAP I).
The following documents must be submitted when the applicants are already recommended to start the formation program in the Order. The time for acceptance of recommended applicants are on semestral basis: May and November. This is the second phase of the Vocation Accompaniment Program (VAP II) which is officially called Prepostulancy period.





The following documents are:

• Birth Certificate
• Baptismal Certificate
• Confirmation Certificate
• Marriage Contract of the Parents (Photo Copy only) if applicable
• Recommendation from the Parish Priest
• Medical Examination Certificate and a Chest X-ray result
• School Records: *Original Transcript of Record & Good Moral Certification
* Applicants are either graduate of any college degree & TESDA courses or an undergraduate but with work experience of any fields;

must be 21-31 years old.
• Barangay Clearance/Police Clearance/ NBI Clearance
• Certification on Single State and Freedom from Debts
o The certification on Single State states that the applicant is unmarried. This should be official and  obtained from the proper authorities,

i.e. from the Local Civil Registrar
o An official document should be presented stating that the person is free from any debt. The Order cannot be held liable for any debts incurred by the person. This should be obtained from the proper authorities, i.e. from the local Bank Manager or from the Barangay Captain or Chairman.





Applicants from other seminaries or formation center

For an applicant who has been from another seminary or religious formation center for any length of time should state the fact clearly to the Vocation Director. He should be able to state clear and objective reasons for his departure and present a satisfactory letter of recommendation from his previous seminary or formation director.





Miscellaneous

Upon entering the Order, applicants are expected to bring two pair of slacks (preferably black) and white polo.

Financial contribution is encouraged but this will be discussed during the home visitation of the vocation director. No one is denied acceptance for purely financial reasons.