National Catholic Church of America

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The National Catholic Church of America is an autocephalous Church of the Old Catholic tradition[ citation needed ] which falls within its own independent ecumenical jurisdiction. [1] It is headquartered in New York. [2]

Members of this church express the desire to offer people an opportunity to worship and grow together in a Christian community.[ citation needed ] The NCCA attempts to preserve the richness of their Catholic heritage, while reflecting the cultural diversity of western civilization.[ citation needed ] They see cultural and ethnic variety, scientific and technological advances, and opportunity to affirm human rights and dignity as fertile ground for the message of Christ for the whole world.[ citation needed ]

One[ citation needed ] of its orders is the Order of Saint John the Divine (OSJD). [3]

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References

  1. http://www.nccofa.org/primer.html - The Independent/Old Catholic Movement - A Primer
  2. website: National Catholic Church of America
  3. http://www.nccofa.org/osjd.html - The Order of Saint John the Divine (OSJD)