What is the Roman Catholic Institute?

The Roman Catholic Institute is an organization of priests and seminarians the purpose of which is to make explicit the theological, liturgical, and pastoral principles which guide their actions.


Why was it necessary to found the Roman Catholic Institute?

The Roman Catholic Institute became necessary in order to insure that the above mentioned principles do not pass away with the present generation, but that they are taught to the younger clergy and adhered to by them.


Who can join the Roman Catholic Institute?

The Roman Catholic Institute is open to bishops, priests, and seminarians. Subdeacons may join permanently. Before subdiaconate, seminarians may join temporarily, provided they have completed one year of seminary.