Below is a listing of the basic standards of eligibility to enter Diaconate Formation. Some of the requirements can be waived by the Archbishop on an individual basis.  There is no guarantee that
a requirement will be waived.

REQUIREMENTS THAT CANNOT BE WAIVED
1.  Must be male
2.  If married, have wife's consent/permission to enter the formation program
3.  Be Roman Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church
4.  Be at least 35 years of age at the date of ordination
5.  Single or if married, be in a marriage recognized and blessed by the Catholic Church
6.  If divorced and remarried, have the appropriate Declaration of Nullity (annulment) papers for each spouse
7.  High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
8.  Have no impediment or irregularity to ordination (a list is available using this link: Impediments

REQUIREMENTS THAT CAN BE WAIVED BY THE ARCHBISHOP
1.    Not have reached the 62nd birth date for program entry and not 66 years old at ordination
2.    Practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church for at least 5 years (wife is excluded from this)
3.    If married, in a stable relationship for at least 5 years.
4.    Be financially self-supporting
5.    Be a U.S. citizen or a properly documented legal immigrant (Green Card)
6.    Have the intent to remain in the Archdiocese for at least 4 years after ordination
7.    Be a registered member of a parish within the Archdiocese for at least 2 years
8.    Have a history of both church and community service
9.    Be supported and endorsed for formation by the pastor of the parish where registered.
10.  Be capable of college level academic study.
11.  If married, wife must be willing to accompany husband through all aspects of Diaconate formation
12.  Successfully complete all aspects of the selection process