Contact

Fr. Thomas Dome C.R.I.C.
Vocation Director
601 Glade Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060-1640

805-420-0099
cricusa@icloud.com
www.cricusa.com
1871
Year Founded
8
Members
Brotherhood up to 38. Priesthood up to 30.
Age Range
Rome, Italy
Generalate

Dioceses

Los Angeles, CA

Mission

The Canons Regular of the Immaculate Conception is a congregation of priests and brothers, living in common according to the Rule of Saint Augustine. We live a spirituality founded on Christ and His saving mystery celebrated in the richness of the Sacred Liturgy. We are devoted to our Blessed Mother Mary, in the Immaculate Conception. We dedicate ourselves to all the duties and offices of the pastoral ministry in the parishes where we serve.

Qualifications

1) Be baptized and confirmed men of good physical and emotional health, with a good moral character for a life of community, prayer and apostolic work. 2) A sincere desire to become holy. 3) The desire to enter the religious life to follow Christ in the vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience. 4) The desire to celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the Divine Office (Liturgy of the Hours) with all due solemnity, and a love for personal prayer. 5) The willingness to serve the Church in the parish ministry and the duties given by the superiors. 6) A filial devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. 7) Fidelity to the Holy Father and to the Magisterium of the Church.

Formation

One year postulancy; one year novitiate; three years temporary vows during which studies are continued for the priesthood or training for the brotherhood. After three years in temporary vows, one can make his solemn profession.

Province

California Territory

International

Italy, France, England, Peru, Brazil