After novitiate, our friars ordinarily live at Holy Spirit Friary in Steubenville, OH.  There, the formation process continues through training in various ministries. Thereafter a friar renews temporary vows until he is eligible to profess solemn vows, which for the whole of his life. A friar is ordinarily in temporary vows for four years. All friars, whether preparing for priesthood or brotherhood, participate in the same formational conferences and workshops about our Franciscan heritage and life. They also serve in various ministries directed toward expanding their experiences and preparing them for future roles.

Friars who are called to brotherhood pursue either academic degrees or vocational programs at local educational institutions. These programs, along with courses in theology, will further prepare them for ministry.

Friars called to the priesthood pursue either the Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) at the Franciscan University of Steubenville in preparation for ordained ministry. They will also spend a year of diaconate internship at one of our parishes or institutions.

All friars in temporary vows spend a year of apostolic internship by living at one of our friaries and ministering at one of our province's institutions. Father Vincent Yeager, T.O.R. is the Director of Post Novitiate Formation.

Brother Peter David Hoyer, T.O.R.	Brother Simon Mary Arellano, T.O.R.	Brother Stephen Philip Callon, T.O.R.	Brother Moses Herrmann, T.O.R.

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