I was thinking more about transferring before seminary. Or are they on to that, too? : )
I remember reading about Paul Weyrich, the noted conservative, who wanted to change to the Byzantine Rite and become a deacon. After submitting his request to Rome, he had to wait several years before getting any kind of response at all.
"I was thinking more about transferring before seminary. Or are they on to that, too? : )"
No - that can be done! However, while the Eastern Catholics can ordain married men to the diaconate in the West, in theory they are still not supposed to ordain them to the priesthood.
Having said that, if your Arabic is good and you and your wife can stand living in Syria for a few years, it is possible. (Good test of a vocation I suppose!!!)
;)