Rescheduled Come and See Spring 2024

WHEN

Friday evening (5:00 PM), April 19, 2024, through Sunday afternoon (4:00 PM), April 21, 2024. Those able to arrive on Friday morning (by 10 AM, no earlier than 8 AM) or Friday afternoon (by 1:30 PM) will be welcome to sit in on Seminary courses.

WHERE

Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius
3605 Perrysville Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15214

412-321-8383
rector@bcs.edu

HOW

Men are welcome to attend who have received an acceptance communication from the rector. To be accepted, the application below must be completed and submitted by the deadline. In addition to the application, a Letter of Recommendation from the applicant’s Eastern Catholic Director of Vocations, or Pastor, affirming his maturity, parish participation, and openness to discernment, must be submitted at the applicant’s request by email by the application deadline, March 22, 2024, to rector@bcs.edu

TRANSPORT

Retreat participants are responsible for the arrangements of and expenses for their transportation to Pittsburgh. Eparchial Vocations Offices may have scholarships or grants available for travel to this event, so please inform your Vocations Director and Pastor of your plans to attend. Vehicle transportation from the Pittsburgh airport or train and bus stations and back will be arranged as indicated in the registration process. Airport or station arrivals should be by 3:30 PM on Friday, April 19, 2024. Departures are to be scheduled after 5:30 PM on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Rescheduled Come and See Spring 2024 Application

Please complete this form to apply no later than the 22nd of March.

Name
First Middle Last
Prefer to be called
Mailing Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Date of Birth
Phone (Primary)
Phone (Secondary)
Phone (Emergency Contact)
Email Address (must be an active email address – confirmations and other necessary communications are handled via email)
Home parish (including city)
Years/Months attending this parish
Jurisdiction (e.g. Ruthenian, Romanian, Melkite):
Pastor's Name
Vocation Director's Name
Indicate who gives his blessing for you to attend this year’s “Come and See” at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary (response required for attendance)*
Marital Status
School
If in school, please give the name of your school and current class (i.e. Freshman, Sophomore, Graduate, etc.)
Employment
If working, give your current position and last year of school completed.
Health / Medical
Are there any special concerns regarding your health or medical history? Will there be limitations to the activities in which you can function during the retreat? If yes, please explain.
Any medically necessary dietary restrictions?
How did you learn about the “Come and See” program?*
If applicable, who recommended that you attend the “Come and See” program?