From Drugs & Promiscuity to the Priesthood + 700K Followers: Who is Fr. Frankie Cicero?

Published 2024-03-15
As a young man, Fr. Frankie Cicero (‪@FrFrankieCicero‬) spent many years away from God and His Church following a life of pleasure, drugs, and promiscuity. But through an incredible instance of divine grace, Fr. Frankie had a massive conversion and is now a priest in the Diocese of Phoenix, AZ.

He's built a massive following on social media platforms, including over 731,000 TikTok followers and 23,000 Instagram followers. Fr. Frankie has become one of the most famous priests on social media. However, his true impact lies far beyond the likes and shares.

🌟 Inside the Episode:

Discover Fr. Frankie's transformation from a life filled with drugs, alcohol, and existential dread to embracing his calling to priesthood in the Diocese of Phoenix.

Learn about his viral social media presence and how even celebrities like Mark Wahlberg have taken notice.

Delve deep into the emotional recount of his troubled relationship with his father, the personal challenges he faced, and how these experiences forged his path to forgiveness and divine love.

Fr. Frankie shares a profound encounter with God that changed the course of his life, highlighting the power of faith in overcoming darkness.

Understand the importance of confession in the Catholic faith and how it serves as the foundation for salvation and personal renewal.

"Introduction to Fr. Frankie Cicero" - 0:00
"The Social Media Priest: Fr. Frankie's Impact" - 0:16
"Fr. Frankie's Journey to Faith and Social Media" - 1:01
"The Power of Social Media in Evangelization" - 1:43
"Embracing Social Media for Ministry" - 2:02
"The Struggle and Triumph of Following God's Call" - 2:57
"The Deep Impact of Family Dynamics on Faith" - 4:17
"Fr. Frankie's Transformation: From Pain to Priesthood" - 5:04
"Facing Family Trauma and Finding Forgiveness" - 6:02
"A Son's Journey: Dealing with a Father's Betrayal" - 7:28
"The Turning Point: A Priest's Story of Redemption" - 8:29
"Healing and Reconciliation: A Father-Son Relationship Restored" - 11:03
"The Miracle of Healing and Conversion" - 12:01
"The Lasting Effects of Family Wounds on Vocation" - 14:06
"Fr. Frankie's Conversion: A Night that Changed Everything" - 17:02
"The Challenge of Sharing Personal Stories Publicly" - 18:56
"The Power of Confession: A Catholic Perspective" - 23:01
"Why Confession Matters: Understanding Sin and Forgiveness" - 23:44
"Creating Engaging Catholic Content on Social Media" - 30:36
"From Bar One to the Altar: A Priest's Unique Conversion Story" - 34:22
"Answering God's Call: The Struggle Against Temptation" - 37:00
"How to Know God Exists: Fr. Frankie's Testimony" - 34:44
"Encountering Jesus in the Least Expected Places" - 34:58
"The Decision to Follow Christ: Leaving Behind a Life of Sin" - 37:16
"The Role of the Eucharist in Personal Transformation" - 38:21
"The Importance of Community in Faith Formation" - 39:44
"Fr. Frankie's Vision for Life Starts Here Ministries" - 40:03
"A Final Blessing: Hope and Encouragement for Viewers" - 40:48

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All Comments (12)
  • What a testimony! Gives me so much hope! One of my adult sons has so much resentment towards me. Doesn’t want anything to do with me. But this gives me hope to keep on praying for his healing and reconciliation between us and his conversion. God bless!
  • Amen….🙏 I have a plan for you, a plan to prosper you and not harm you
  • @cntrygal2007
    Please put what you mentioned we should all follow on social media in the description box. This way we know how they're "listed", for lack of a better term. Thank you!!!
  • @elsamatiwas6731
    ❤❤❤❤❤thank you lord for this blessed priest of yours father God bless you for everything you’ve Called thank you for sharing your story 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👍👍👍💒💒🔥💒✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️👏👏👏🕊️🕊️👼👼👼👼
  • @ramonam9251
    The interviewer needs to stop with the hmmm, hmmm, yeah, sure, yes, hmmmmm. Respectfully, stop interrupting.