The course is intended for anyone who wishes to deepen their knowledge of the ministry of exorcism and deliverance prayer in a serious and interdisciplinary way.
In particular, it is aimed at:

• Priests, especially exorcists, who wish to update and deepen their ministry.
• Deacons, religious men and women, and seminarians.
• Lay people involved in pastoral work and ecclesial realities (associations, movements, parish groups), including exorcists’ assistants.
• Psychologists, physicians, healthcare professionals, and law enforcement officers interested in better understanding spiritual discernment and differential diagnosis.
• Clergy and laypeople of other Christian denominations, upon presentation of the letter of authorization required by a Catholic ecclesiastical authority.

Requirements vary depending on the category to which you belong:

• Catholic priests: valid celebret; if no expiration date is provided, a letter of introduction from the bishop or religious superior is required.

• Lay Catholics: letter of authorization from an ecclesiastical authority (the letter must be signed by the bishop; if signed by the parish priest or other religious figure, it must be validated by the bishop with a stamp and signature), letter of motivation, identity document, and curriculum vitae.

• Clergy and laypeople of other Christian denominations: letter of authorization from a Catholic ecclesiastical authority (the letter must be signed by a Catholic bishop; if the letter comes from an authority of another Christian denomination, it must still bear the signature and stamp of a Catholic bishop), letter of motivation, identity document, and curriculum vitae.

• Catholic priests: those who do not have a valid celebret (expiration date shown on the document) must present a letter signed by the bishop or religious superior.

• Lay Catholics: the letter must be signed by the bishop; if signed by the parish priest or other religious figure, it must be validated by the bishop with a stamp and signature. You can download a template at this link

• Clergy and laypeople of other Christian denominations: the letter must be signed by a Catholic bishop; if the letter comes from an authority of another Christian denomination, it must still bear the signature and stamp of a Catholic bishop. You can download a template at link

The registration process consists of three steps:

1. Fill out the first contact form. By clicking on the ‘Register for the course’ button, you will be redirected to the first contact form, where you will be asked to provide your first and last name, email address, and phone number. This first form is used to validate your email address. Once you have completed the form and clicked on ‘send’, after a few minutes you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the ‘Admission Form’.
2. Fill in and submit the Admission Form. Complete the form with your information and upload the documents required for admission. In this form, you can also indicate whether you require simultaneous translation.
3. Confirmation of admission and payment. Once submitted, your application will be evaluated by the Academic Secretariat. If successful, you will receive an admission confirmation email containing all the instructions for paying the registration fee. Once the fee has been paid, your registration is complete.

No. The course has academic and educational purposes and does not confer the qualification to exercise the ministry of exorcism. The office of exorcist can only be conferred by the diocesan bishop, in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Canon Law.

Participants who have regularly attended classes will receive a joint certificate of attendance from the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum and the Sacerdos Institute.

The course is an important opportunity for training and updating, offering a solid foundation of theological, canonical, medical, and psychological knowledge for those who work or wish to collaborate in discernment and liberation ministry.

Yes. At the end of the course, teaching materials (slides, presentations, and texts provided by the instructors) will be made available to participants via an online platform or sent by email.

The course has an academic and pastoral approach and does not include liturgical simulations of the exorcism ritual.
However, practical aspects are explored in depth through:

• Analysis of real (anonymous) cases presented by exorcists, doctors, and psychologists.
• Round tables for discussion between experts and ministers from different disciplinary areas.
• Multidisciplinary insights into the differential diagnosis between mental illness and extraordinary spiritual phenomena.

The course is mainly held in Italian, but simultaneous translation into English and Spanish is available (and into other languages, depending on demand).
This service is optional and involves an additional cost of €350, to be indicated at the time of registration.

The registration fee is €575, to be paid according to the instructions received after confirmation of admission.

Payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card, or in cash or by card at the APRA counter.

IMPORTANT: It will not be possible to pay at the APRA counter on the day the course starts.

There are currently no scholarships available. Any future initiatives will be communicated through the official channels of the University and the Sacerdos Institute.

The course takes place at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum, Via degli Aldobrandeschi 190 – Rome (Aurelia area).
There are several accommodation facilities nearby, which participants can contact directly:

• Pcimme
• Hotel Roma Aurelia Antica
• Hotel The Brand
• Casa Bonus Pastor

Seminarists and priests may request assistance with accommodation at the International College of Legionaries of Christ (CILC) by sending an email to the organizing secretariat at istitutosacerdos@upra.org.