Letter of Suitability Abroad

Letter of Suitability Abroad

For Diocese of Dallas clerics requesting a letter of suitability (good standing) to exercise ministry while traveling outside North America.

Which request do I need?

Choose the option that matches your trip. The form on this page is only for Diocese of Dallas clerics traveling outside North America.

Dallas clerics

Traveling within North America

Travel within North America uses a separate request form.

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Dallas clerics

Traveling outside North America

Request your letter with the online form below.

Visiting clerics & speakers

Coming to the Diocese of Dallas

Send the visitor’s letter to the Chancellor by email and/or postal mail. Do not use the form below.

Chancellor, Diocese of Dallas
3725 Blackburn Street
P.O. Box 190507
Dallas, Texas 75219

Before you submit

A few things to know so your letter arrives on time.

  1. Plan four weeks ahead

    Letters of suitability cannot be guaranteed unless requested at least four weeks before the event date.

  2. Urgent requests

    In exceptional circumstances, such as funerals, requests may be expedited. Fill out the form, then call the Chancellor’s Office at (214) 379-2819.

  3. No computer access?

    Priests who cannot reach a computer may call the Chancellor’s Office at (214) 379-2819 to make the request by phone.

Request a letter of suitability abroad

For Diocese of Dallas clerics traveling outside North America. Please include the country you will visit, your event location and travel dates.

Submit 4+ weeks before your event

Questions about your request?

The Chancellor’s Office processes all letters of suitability for the Diocese of Dallas.

  • Chancellor’s Office(214) 379-2819
  • Mailing address
    Chancellor, Diocese of Dallas
    3725 Blackburn Street, P.O. Box 190507
    Dallas, Texas 75219