The Order of Brothers of Reconciliation are currently accepting men that are in total communion with the Roman Catholic Church ages 18 to 88 that are able to enter into Religious Life within the guidelines of Canons 573-709 inclusive and other Canons as applicable and that are willing to live by the Rule of Life that guides the Order.

There are 4 levels within the Order:

• Postulant - This is a male 18+ that is expressing interest in the Order and initiating contact with the Order to learn more about the Order. This phase in the Order takes from 1 to 3 months, and includes psychological, criminal and financial background checks.
• Novitiate Brother- Upon the Postulant and Order agreeing that the Order is where the Postulant should be, he is accepted into the Order under his initial private Vows and dressed in the Novitiate Habit. This phase of life last for at least 12 continuous months and no more than 24 months.
• Vowed Friar - Upon successful completion of the Novitiate phase, the Novitiate is to give their initial public temporary vows. This phase last for at least 3 years and no more than 6 years.
• Professed Friar - Upon reaching his 3rd year as a Vowed Friar, and up to the end of the 6th year, at the consent of the Superior General, the Brother is to profess his public perpetual vows to the Order.

At this time there is not a Secular, Lay or Associate program, but such an avenue may be forthcoming.

To initiate your interest in the Order, please email Friar Don, OBR at friardon@brothersreconciliation.org or send a letter of interest to:

Friar Don Bell, OBR
Brothers of Reconciliation
1701 Clay Street, #13
Flatwoods, KY 41139