Join Us
Thank you for your interest in Franciscan life. Every vocation journey is unique, and discernment begins by listening for God’s call with an open heart. Whether you are just beginning to explore religious life or have been discerning for some time, we would be honored to accompany you on that journey.
The first step is simply a conversation. Completing the inquiry form below does not commit you to anything. It is an opportunity for us to get to know you, answer your questions, and help you explore whether God may be calling you to Franciscan life.
Is Franciscan life right for you?
Men who discern a vocation with the Immaculate Conception Province are generally:
- Single Catholic men between the ages of 21 and 45.
- Practicing Catholics who have received the Sacraments of Initiation.
- Open to living in fraternity and sharing life with other friars.
- Drawn to prayer, service, and the Franciscan way of life.
- Interested in serving the Church, especially among those who are poor or marginalized.
- Willing to grow in the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
- Seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi.
Every person’s circumstances are unique. Specific requirements regarding age, residency, family obligations, finances, and other personal considerations are discussed individually during the discernment process.
Contact Us
If you would like to speak with someone directly, we would be happy to hear from you.
Order of Friars Minor
Province of the Immaculate Conception
125 Thompson Street
New York, NY 10012-3110
Friar Daniel Cavalieri, OFM
Vocation Director
Friar Joshua Critchley, OFM
Vocation Director
vocations@icprovince.org
Phone: +1 212-674-4388
WhatsApp: +1 917-830-4575
Inquiry Form
To help us get to know you better, please complete the inquiry form below. The information you provide will remain confidential and will be used only by those assisting with your discernment.