Catholic courtship is a purposeful approach to discerning marriage that prioritizes virtue, clarity of intention, and respect for the dignity of both individuals. Unlike casual dating, courtship is oriented toward marriage from the outset and encourages prayerful discernment, proper boundaries, and accountability. The timeline for Catholic courtship is intentionally shorter and leans into the proper roles of men and women.

By “traditional Catholics,” we mean individuals who strive to live in fidelity to the perennial teachings of the Catholic Church and reject all heresies, including Modernism. Traditional Catholics value rightly ordered gender roles and desire marriage and family life oriented toward God, sacramentality, and openness to life. The majority of our community loves the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM), and although it is not a strict requirement, hostility towards the TLM would make you not a good fit for the program.

Volo Match age ranges reflect biological realities, marriage readiness, and Catholic tradition. At Volo, we desire to help rebuild Christendom through holy Catholic families. In the future, Volo Match will include the creation of an older pool of Catholic singles. Our guidelines are created in charity and not to pass judgment on individual worth.

In traditional Catholic courtship, the woman is the passive element. Men should always be the initiators of interest and of conversation. Ads for men would be disordered, because it would turn that dynamic on its head. 

Women are free because in traditional marriages, women are not expected to be employed, as their role is to be the heart of the home, the primary nurturer, and teacher of children. We reflect this truth in our process while also ensuring, through courtship investment, that the man can be a provider as is required by Scripture and Natural Law. 

Location is not prioritized in our process. Traditional Catholic singles are relatively few, and intentional courtship does not unfold over years. Distance is manageable in the short term and often reveals readiness for marriage through travel, leadership, and openness to relocation.

At this time, Volo Match works exclusively with U.S.-based legal residents. This allows us to operate within a consistent legal and logistical framework during this phase of growth.

Instagram allows for a simple, familiar, and relatively safe way to confirm identity and facilitate early communication without immediately exchanging personal contact information. It also supports discretion and boundaries during the earliest stages of discernment. The goal for courting couples is to move off the app as soon as is feasible. 

Volo Match exists specifically to support Catholic marriage and courtship. Shared faith is not a peripheral detail, it is foundational. Limiting participation to Catholics helps ensure alignment in values, sacramental understanding, and long-term expectations.

Please do not apply if you don't have a valid annulment from the Catholic Church. You are still married in the eyes of God and the Church without it and are therefore not eligible for courtship. 

There is no guaranteed timeline. Volo Match does not operate on volume or speed, but on thoughtful discernment and mutual openness. Introductions are made one at a time and only when there is genuine alignment and interest from both parties. Women should not expect frequent matches unless they are being featured in an ad. Men in the concierge program can generally expect more prompt consideration, though timing ultimately depends on mutual attraction, compatibility, and the standards and preferences of both individuals involved.