Union of Scranton | |
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Classification | Old Catholic |
Governance | Episcopal |
Leader | Anthony Mikovsky |
Region | North America, Europe |
Origin | 2008 |
Separated from | Union of Utrecht |
Official website | theunionofscranton |
The Union of Scranton is a communion of Old Catholic churches established in 2008 by the Polish National Catholic Church (PNCC) of the United States, due to the fact the Union of Utrecht began ordaining women and blessing same-sex unions.
The beliefs shared by Union of Scranton-member churches, distinguished from Roman Catholic and Union of Utrecht churches, are described in the Declaration of Scranton. [1] The Declaration of Scranton expands Declaration of Utrecht principles by adding theologically conservative expressions of faith in the sacraments of marriage and holy orders. [2]
In the Declaration of Scranton, the signatories: [2]
The Union of Scranton has been in dialogue with the Free Church of England since February 2013 [update] . [5]