| Bishop Denis Martel (rt.) is our Bishop Emeritus and resides in Kenner, LA. Bishop Filipe Teixeira is the Ordinary of the Diocese of St. Francis of Assisi and lives in Brockton, MA. |
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Catholic Church
of the Americas
of the Americas
| Who Are We? |
The Catholic Church of the Americas (CCA) is a member of the One, Holy, Catholic,
and Apostolic Church. The CCA accepts the theology taught by the creedal statements
of the Ecumenical Councils as professed universally by the Church throughout the ages.
We share with all Christians the belief that Jesus is the Child of God and Redeemer of
humanity. We are united with others through the gift of Baptism. The CCA is a
sacramental celebrating the seven sacraments of the Church. The CCA teaches a
Catholic faith with a loving regard for all humanity, and based on intelligent, modern
positions on social issues. We celebrate all, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual
orientation or preference, nationality or socioeconomic status.
and Apostolic Church. The CCA accepts the theology taught by the creedal statements
of the Ecumenical Councils as professed universally by the Church throughout the ages.
We share with all Christians the belief that Jesus is the Child of God and Redeemer of
humanity. We are united with others through the gift of Baptism. The CCA is a
sacramental celebrating the seven sacraments of the Church. The CCA teaches a
Catholic faith with a loving regard for all humanity, and based on intelligent, modern
positions on social issues. We celebrate all, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual
orientation or preference, nationality or socioeconomic status.
Our Bishops
Our Mission Statement
Vocations
We, the Catholic Church of the Americas (CCA), as a
member of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
Church, proclaim our mission as rooted in the Gospel of
Jesus Christ. We offer a sacramental and affirming
presence to all in their diversity. We, as an independent
Catholic community, strive for the work of fostering
unity while celebrating the various faith traditions
among Christians in accord with Jesus's prayer that "all
may be one." As the people of God, we are called to
ministries that are loving, inclusive and promoting of
justice to further the reign of God.
member of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
Church, proclaim our mission as rooted in the Gospel of
Jesus Christ. We offer a sacramental and affirming
presence to all in their diversity. We, as an independent
Catholic community, strive for the work of fostering
unity while celebrating the various faith traditions
among Christians in accord with Jesus's prayer that "all
may be one." As the people of God, we are called to
ministries that are loving, inclusive and promoting of
justice to further the reign of God.
| The CCA welcomes men and women, married or single, gay or straight to the diaconate, priesthood, episcopate or religious life |
| + Nicene Creed Theology + Vatican II Liturgy + apostolic succession + socially liberal |
| "For in one Spirit we were baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free person, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit." (1 Cor 12:13) Christ called all people to the Church. The CCA proclaims and witnesses this Good News to all peoples. All are welcomed unconditionally. Families, singles, the divorced and remarried. People of all sexual orientations. Our Church sacramentally and liturgically celebrates the Catholic tradition in a spirit of acceptance and inclusivity. |
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