The Patriarchate of The Old Catholic Church (TOCC), together with its affiliated jurisdictions, exists as a fully Catholic—though not Roman—expression of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. Autonomous and autocephalous by constitution, TOCC is not subject to any external prelature or patriarchate, but governs itself in continuity with the ancient canonical principles of the undivided Church.

Our ecclesial authenticity rests upon valid apostolic succession, the orthodox and reverent celebration of the Holy Mysteries, and steadfast fidelity to the faith and life of the early Church as received through Sacred Scripture and Holy Tradition. In addition, TOCC maintains full civil standing through lawful registration in each nation where it carries out its pastoral mission.

As a Catholic body, TOCC exercises ecclesial jurisdiction solely over those individuals and communities who freely enter into communion with us, united by a shared confession of faith and sacramental life. We do not dispute or challenge the ecclesial claims of other Churches; rather, we offer pastoral care, sacramental ministry, and spiritual formation to those who seek a renewed encounter with Christ within the fullness of the Catholic tradition, lived in fidelity to the faith of the undivided Church.

Our mission is clear and sacred: to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to administer the Holy Sacraments as true channels of divine grace, and to shepherd souls toward salvation through mercy, truth, and reconciliation.

We are guided by the witness of the primitive Church, in which the Apostles gathered the faithful in simplicity of heart—breaking bread, celebrating the Holy Eucharist in their homes, and shepherding their flocks with humility, holiness, and love (cf. Acts 2:42–47).

In the world today, many of the faithful find themselves wounded, burdened, or estranged—not by the Gospel itself, but by human failures that have obscured Christ’s compassion. In response, we do not lead with judgment, but with welcome, offering a genuine Catholic home to those who seek Christ, the sacraments, and the fullness of the ancient faith, without unnecessary barriers.

We do not claim to be a perfect Church. Rather, we strive to be a faithful one—rooted in truth, shaped by mercy, and committed to walking with imperfect people as they grow toward holiness in Christ.

Our motto expresses this spirit:

“The Perfect Church—for Imperfect People.” 

We are a Church that opens her arms to all who seek Christ, especially to those who have felt forgotten, wounded, or cast aside. We do not ask you to renounce your Catholic identity; rather, we invite you to reclaim it in its fullness, rooted in Sacred Scripture, Holy Tradition, and the mercy of Christ.

“A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish.”
— Isaiah 42:3 

Governed by the College of Bishops, under the presidency of the Patriarch, we faithfully uphold the Seven Holy Sacraments, preserve apostolic tradition, and live in full continuity with the faith and life of the Church of the first millennium.

Wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith—whether returning, searching, or quietly yearning—The Old Catholic Church offers a spiritual home: a place to rediscover the beauty of Catholic worship, to be healed by sacramental grace, and to encounter Christ anew in the life of His Church.

✠ Ut Unum Sint — That They May Be One (John 17:21)

Catholic but not Roman · Orthodox but not Eastern · Western in Tradition · Apostolic in Faith

The Patriarchate of The Old Catholic Church (TOCC) is a historic, apostolic, autocephalous, and autonomous ecclesial jurisdiction within the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, founded by our Lord Jesus Christ over two thousand years ago.

Our Church traces its spiritual roots and canonical identity to the Western Catholic and Benedictine missionary tradition, particularly to the labors of Saint Willibrord and Saint Boniface, who were commissioned by Pope Sergius I in A.D. 696 to evangelize the region of Frisia (present-day Netherlands). Their mission, carried out under the Rule of Saint Benedict, embodied the ancient Western synthesis of monastic discipline, pastoral ministry, and apostolic evangelization.

Following the events commonly referred to as the Great Schism of 1054, the Church in the Netherlands remained firmly rooted in the Orthodox Catholic faith of the undivided Church, preserving apostolic doctrine, sacramental life, and local ecclesial customs. While maintaining administrative relations with Rome for centuries thereafter, the Dutch Church increasingly asserted its historic rights of local autonomy, particularly in matters of episcopal governance and fidelity to apostolic tradition.

The historic autocephaly and canonical liberties of the Church in the Netherlands were affirmed progressively over several centuries through ecclesiastical and conciliar acts, including:

• Second Lateran Council (1139), Canon 28, which affirmed the rights of local Churches in the election of their bishops.
   
• Papal recognition under Pope Eugene III (1145), acknowledging the Church’s established liberties and self-governing character.
   
• Fourth Lateran Council (1215), Canons 23 and 24, which reaffirmed episcopal jurisdiction and local ecclesial responsibility.
   
• Bull Debitum Pastoralis of Pope Leo X (1520), which removed external interference in ecclesiastical governance and affirmed that no bishop or cleric could be judged by an authority outside his own Church.
   

The Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands remained in communion with Rome until the early nineteenth century, when ecclesiastical and political circumstances led to a formal separation. In 1853, following the restoration of the Roman Catholic hierarchy in the Netherlands and the recognition of religious freedom by Pope Pius IX, the historic Church came to be commonly known as the Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands—a designation acknowledging continuity with its ancient Catholic heritage rather than the adoption of a new ecclesial identity.

In 1908, Archbishop Arnold Harris Mathew was consecrated to the episcopate by the Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands and entrusted with pastoral responsibility in the United Kingdom. In 1910, he formally separated from the Union of Utrecht, which had begun to adopt theological positions incompatible with historic Catholic orthodoxy, and reestablished what became known as the Old Roman Catholic Church (Traditional) in order to preserve apostolic continuity, sacramental integrity, and fidelity to the faith of the undivided Church.

The Church of Antioch, founded by the Holy Apostles Paul and Barnabas in A.D. 42, is honored as one of the most ancient sees of apostolic Christianity. Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles, served as its first bishop, ministering there before his eventual martyrdom in Rome. Together with Rome, Alexandria, Constantinople, and Jerusalem, Antioch forms part of the ancient Pentarchy, which provided conciliar leadership and safeguarded the unity of the undivided Church in the first millennium.

From Antioch arose many of the great saints and teachers of early Christianity, among them Saint Ignatius of Antioch, the martyr-bishop who first employed the term Catholic to describe the Church, and Saint John Chrysostom, whose liturgical and theological legacy continues to shape the Christian East. To this day, the Church of Antioch remains a historic center of Orthodox doctrine, conciliar governance, and sacramental life.

In continuity with this apostolic heritage, on August 5, 1911, Archbishop Arnold Harris Mathew was solemnly received into ecclesial communion by Archbishop Gerassimos (Messarra), Metropolitan of Beirut, acting on behalf of His Beatitude Gregory IV (Haddad), Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch (1906–1928). This act acknowledged Mathew’s jurisdiction as a canonical and autocephalous Catholic body, recognized within the ecclesial framework of the Patriarchate of Antioch and its Holy Synod.

This recognition was further affirmed on February 26, 1912, when His Holiness Photius, Greek Orthodox Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria (1900–1925), likewise acknowledged the apostolic legitimacy of this jurisdiction and its place within the broader Orthodox Catholic tradition.

Through these recognitions, the ecclesial continuity of our jurisdiction was strengthened by direct historical ties to two of the five ancient patriarchates, affirming both the validity of our apostolic succession and our commitment to an orthodox, conciliar ecclesiology rooted in the life of the undivided Church.

In 1911, Archbishop Arnold Harris Mathew consecrated Prince Rudolph de Landas Berghes et de Rache, who subsequently established the Old Catholic Church in America. This ecclesial presence was later incorporated under civil law in the State of Illinois in 1916, providing a stable legal framework for the Church’s pastoral mission in the United States.

The first Archbishop of America, Henry Carmel Carfora (1916–1958), shepherded the Church during its formative years, guiding its expansion across the United States and strengthening its apostolic and ecclesial structures. Through his ministry, the Church became firmly rooted in American soil while remaining faithful to its Old Catholic and apostolic heritage.

This apostolic lineage has been carefully preserved through successive archbishops, including Archbishops Resch, Brown, Bostwick, and Angarita (2013–present), ensuring continuity of faith, sacramental life, and episcopal governance.

In July 2015, Bishop Andrew Angarita was canonically elected Archbishop Primate for the Americas by the College of Bishops, assuming responsibility for the pastoral oversight and unity of the Church throughout the region. Under this primatial leadership, the Church has continued to grow in structure and mission.

The Old Catholic Church in America is recognized as a religious organization under IRS 501(c)(3) and maintains lawful registration in all jurisdictions in which it serves, allowing it to carry out its ecclesial and charitable mission in accordance with both canon law and civil authority.

On June 1, 2019, Archbishop Arnold Harris Mathew, D.D., was formally canonized as Saint Matthew of South Mimms by the College of Bishops of The Old Catholic Church. On the same occasion, and in recognition of his foundational role in the restoration of Old Catholic apostolic continuity, he was posthumously proclaimed Patriarch of The Old Catholic Church.
This solemn act took place at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rugeley, England, in the presence of bishops from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and representatives of the Old Catholic Church in Africa.

At that same synodal gathering, the College of Bishops unanimously elected Archbishop Andrew Angarita as Patriarch of The Old Catholic Church, to serve as the successor in office to Saint Matthew of South Mimms. Upon his election and enthronement, Patriarch Andrew Angarita, C.J., D.D., assumed the religious name Andrew Matthew, in filial honor of his predecessor and spiritual father.

This patriarchal election was formally ratified on March 7, 2020, through the signing of The Episcopal Covenant, a canonical document affirming unity, obedience, and communion within the Patriarchate. The Covenant was signed by the College of Bishops of the United Kingdom together with the principal ecclesial officers of the Church, thereby consolidating the juridical and pastoral structure of the Patriarchate.

On that same date, His Grace, the Most Reverend Dr. ++Geoffrey S. Robinson, Archbishop Metropolitan of Europe, was solemnly enthroned as Patriarch Coadjutor by His Beatitude Patriarch Andrew Matthew, in full accordance with the Sacred Canons and Statutes of The Old Catholic Church. Through this act, Archbishop Robinson received the apostolic mandate and the right of succession within the Patriarchate. Upon his enthronement, he assumed the religious name Geoffrey Lazarus, affirming the theological conviction that episcopal ministry is a continual resurrection in service to Christ and His Church, echoing the words of the Lord:

“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.”
— John 11:25
 

Today, the Patriarchate of The Old Catholic Church is present across multiple continents, faithfully proclaiming the Gospel, celebrating the Holy Mysteries, and shepherding the People of God in continuity with the faith, order, and life of the undivided Church.

Rooted in the Undivided Church of the First Millennium

The faith of The Old Catholic Church is fully conformed to the Catholic Church as she existed in the first millennium, before the divisions between East and West. We profess the Nicene–Constantinopolitan Creed, formulated by the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (A.D. 325) and completed by the First Ecumenical Council of Constantinople (A.D. 381). This Symbol of Faith remains the definitive and unifying confession of the universal Church, received from the Apostles and safeguarded by the Holy Fathers.

The content of this faith, as expressed in the Creed, is drawn from two inseparable and complementary realities: Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Together, they constitute the one deposit of divine revelation, entrusted by Christ to His Church and preserved within her life by the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The Patriarchate of The Old Catholic Church affirms that Sacred Scripture, comprising the Old Testament (including the deuterocanonical books) and the New Testament, is divinely inspired and authoritative for the life of the Church. In all that pertains to salvation, Holy Scripture teaches truth without error, revealing faithfully the mystery of God’s redemptive will fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word.

Holy Scripture was not given as a technical manual for secular sciences or human disciplines, but as the inspired witness to God’s saving action in history. It speaks through human authors within particular historical and cultural contexts and therefore requires reverent interpretation, guided by prayer, the mind of the Church, and the rule of faith.

Sacred Scripture exists within Sacred Tradition, which is the living transmission of the Word of God as it is proclaimed, celebrated, interpreted, and lived in the Church. This Tradition is expressed through the liturgy, the teaching of the Fathers, the decrees of the Ecumenical Councils, and the unbroken apostolic succession of bishops. Through this continuity, the Church remains united in truth and safeguarded from doctrinal error.

The Old Catholic Church therefore rejects both Scripture apart from Tradition and Tradition detached from Scripture, affirming instead their inseparable unity in the life of the Church.

A central expression of Sacred Tradition is found in the Seven Ecumenical Councils of the undivided Church (A.D. 325–787), whose doctrinal definitions were guided by the Holy Spirit and are received as binding upon the conscience of the Church:

1. Nicaea I (325)
    
2. Constantinople I (381)
    
3. Ephesus (431)
    
4. Chalcedon (451)
    
5. Constantinople II (553)
    
6. Constantinople III (680–681)
    
7. Nicaea II (787)
    

These Councils defined the Church’s faith in the Holy Trinity—one God in three Persons—and in Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, united in one divine Person without confusion, change, division, or separation.

Equally integral to Sacred Tradition are the Seven Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) of the Church:
Baptism, Chrismation, the Holy Eucharist, Penance, Holy Orders, Marriage, and the Anointing of the Sick.

These Mysteries are effective signs of Christ’s abiding presence and action in His Church and are true channels of divine grace. Among them, the Most Holy Eucharist holds the central place as the source and summit of ecclesial life.

The Old Catholic Church confesses that in the Eucharistic Liturgy, through the prayer of the Church, the invocation of the Holy Spirit (epiclesis), and the words of consecration, the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ. This mystery is accepted in faith, without speculative explanation, in accordance with the teaching of the Holy Fathers.

In the Lord’s plan for His Church, the Apostles and their successors, the bishops, hold a unique responsibility. The Old Catholic Church affirms that bishops, duly consecrated in unbroken apostolic succession, are entrusted with the ministries of teaching, sanctifying, and governing, and above all with the safeguarding and faithful transmission of the deposit of faith.

The Church recognizes three major orders—deacon, priest, and bishop—as well as the traditional minor orders. Ordination is always celebrated within the Eucharistic Liturgy, and the consecration of a bishop requires the participation of multiple bishops, in accordance with ancient canonical norms.

The Blessed Virgin Mary, ever-virgin and Theotokos, holds a place of unique honor in the faith and worship of the Church. She is venerated as the Mother of God, the Mother of the Church, and the first among the saints. The Old Catholic Church receives the doctrines of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption as expressions of the Church’s ancient faith, witnessed in Sacred Tradition, the Fathers, and the liturgy, and held in harmony with the Orthodox tradition.

The Church likewise professes the Communion of Saints, honoring the saints and seeking their intercession, while offering prayers for the departed in hope of resurrection.

The Old Catholic Church affirms the doctrine of purgation, understood in accordance with the faith of the early and undivided Church, as a merciful process of purification for those who die in God’s grace yet require healing before entering the fullness of glory.

The Old Catholic Church honors the Bishop of Rome as Patriarch of the West and primus inter pares among the patriarchs, and continues to remember and pray for him in the liturgy.

The Church holds that infallibility belongs not to an individual office in isolation, but to the Church as a whole, expressed through:

1. Sacred Scripture 
2. Sacred Tradition 
3. The dogmatic definitions of Ecumenical Councils 
4. The rule of prayer (lex orandi, lex credendi) 
5. The conciliar witness of the episcopate when speaking in unity
    

No creed promulgated by an Ecumenical Council may be altered. Accordingly, the Old Catholic Church professes the Nicene–Constantinopolitan Creed without the Filioque, in fidelity to the undivided Church.

Marriage is a sacramental union between a man and a woman, ordered toward mutual sanctification. In cases of human failure, the Church may permit second or third marriages by pastoral economy, celebrated with penitential character, in accordance with ancient practice.

The Church does not impose mandatory clerical celibacy. Clergy may marry before or after ordination, while all are bound to holiness of life and obedience to the Church’s Canons.

The Old Catholic Church maintains the ancient and universal tradition of a male priesthood, not as a matter of privilege or power, but as fidelity to the sacramental economy instituted by Christ. Ordination is a divine calling, not a human right. Women and men alike share fully in the life and mission of the Church according to their vocations.

His Beatitude
Mar +++Andrew Matthew (Angarita), CJ, DD, DMin

Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Pro-Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel
Medellín, Colombia

• Patriarch of The Old Catholic Church 
• Rector and President of the Board of Trustees, The Old Catholic University 
• President, World Assembly of Old Catholic Churches 
• Lord Abbot, Order of St. Benedict – Companions of Jesus (OCOSB-Wi) 
• President, Ecclesiastical Tribunal of TOCC
   

His Grace
Mar ++Geoffrey S. Robinson, CJ, SBStJ, PhD, DMin, ThD, DD

Archbishop Metropolitan of Europe
The Oratory of Christ the King
West Lancashire, United Kingdom

• Patriarch Coadjutor of The Old Catholic Church 
• Vice President and Professor, The Old Catholic University 
• Board Member, World Assembly of Old Catholic Churches 
• Lord Abbot, Order of St. Benedict and St. Francis – Companions of Jesus (OCOSB-Wi Europe) 
• Vice President, Ecclesiastical Tribunal of TOCC
   

The Right Reverend Claude Lah
Bishop
Diocese of the Good Shepherd
Cameroon

The Reverend Canon Msgr. Carolus Sadsoeitoeboen†
Vicar General
Indonesia

The Reverend Canon Msgr. Christian Amala†
Vicar General
Cameroon

The Reverend Canon Msgr. Fredy A. Castro Rodríguez†, CJ
Vicar General
Diocese of the Holy Cross
Medellín, Colombia

The Reverend Canon Msgr. Jorge Andrés Cerón Guzmán†, CJ
Vicar General
Diocese of the Holy Faith
Bogotá, Colombia

The Reverend Presb. Brother Juan F. A. de la Cuesta, HMSJA
Chancellor and Secretary to the Patriarch

The Reverend Msgr. Michael A. Raper, CJ (CSB), MSC
Industrial Chaplain
Joint Safeguarding Officer

Reverend Mother Clare, CJ (CSF), DCSR
Secretary to the College of Bishops

Sister Ruth, CJ (CSF), BA
Provincial Treasurer
Joint Safeguarding Officer (United Kingdom)

The Old Catholic Church maintains dioceses, episcopal regions, and missions in:

• United Kingdom 
• Colombia 
• Democratic Republic of Congo 
• Cameroon 
• Indonesia 
• Venezuela 
• Brazil 
• Italy 
• France 
• Mexico 
• United States
   

The Old Catholic Church has developed a local and regional model of administration, with self-governing dioceses, closely reflecting Saint Ignatius of Antioch’s vision of the Church as a communion of communities—each gathered around its bishop, united in faith, sacramental life, and charity.

Our faith as Old Catholics is the same Catholic (universal) faith taught by the Church from apostolic times to the present day. Our apostolic succession is derived through the Roman Catholic Church to the Holy Apostles, ensuring the full validity of our sacramental ministry.

The Rule of Faith of Old Catholics is faithful adherence to Sacred Scripture and Apostolic Tradition. All members of the Church are expected to uphold the theology, doctrine, and liturgical life of the Catholic Church as received in the undivided tradition.

The matter of papal infallibility, as defined by the First Vatican Council (1870), is not binding upon Old Catholics, as we are not subject to papal jurisdiction. Nevertheless, we honor and respect the Bishop of Rome as Successor of Saint Peter, according him the dignity proper to his historic office.

✠ Clergy and Pastoral Life

Unlike many ecclesial bodies, our clergy do not receive a fixed salary. Priests ordinarily provide for themselves through secular employment or stipends, in imitation of the Apostles and the early Church. Clergy minister within defined diocesan territories, in close pastoral relationship with the faithful.

Because our communities are often small and closely knit, we are able to live authentically the Ignatian ecclesial model—clergy and faithful together forming a spiritual family, united in prayer, service, and mutual responsibility.

Old Catholics adhere to the ancient teaching that the Church gathered in General Council is infallible, guided by the Holy Spirit in matters of faith.

By fostering pastoral approaches rooted in family, community, and sacramental life, and by remaining faithful to Catholic tradition while responding with charity to contemporary needs, Old Catholic communities seek to manifest the love of Christ with warmth, truth, and compassion.

 The Sacred Vocation to Holy Orders

“You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit…”
— John 15:16 

The Sacrament of Holy Orders is a sacred vocation—a divine calling to participate in the priesthood of Christ as deacon, priest, or bishop. In the Old Catholic tradition, rooted in the life of the undivided Church, ordination is neither a profession nor a career. It is a way of life, consecrated to God and lived in self-giving service, humility, prayer, and spiritual fatherhood.

Those called to Holy Orders do not appoint themselves. Rather, they are called by God, discerned by the Church, and formed according to the apostolic pattern, to become servants of the altar, stewards of the Holy Mysteries, shepherds of souls, and bearers of Christ’s mercy in the world.

A vocation is born in prayer, tested in obedience, and fulfilled in sacrifice. If you believe that God may be calling you to serve as a religious brother, deacon, or priest, you are encouraged to begin with prayerful discernment, seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the counsel of the Church.

This call does not arise from personal ambition, academic achievement, or natural ability. It is a response to Christ’s invitation to leave all and follow Him—to live in the world but not of the world, and to serve without expectation of reward.

Those discerning the sacred ministry within the Patriarchate of The Old Catholic Church (TOCC) must meet the following basic requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age (there is no maximum age). 
• May be single or married (married candidates must provide a letter of affirmation from their spouse). 
• Must profess an Orthodox Catholic faith and live a life consistent with the Gospel. 
• An undergraduate degree is preferred but not required. 
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and, if necessary, a psychological evaluation.
   

Applicants must provide:

• A completed application form (requested via email). 
• Copies of educational credentials and certificates. 
• A recent photograph. 
• A personal letter requesting candidacy for Holy Orders.
   

Initial Interview
Upon receipt of application materials, the Vocations Coordinator will conduct a preliminary telephone interview.

Background Screening
All applicants must undergo and fund a background check.

Episcopal Review
Following successful screening, a second interview will be conducted by the Bishop or his appointed delegate.

Spiritual Direction
Upon acceptance, a mentor or spiritual director will be assigned to accompany the candidate throughout formation.

Seminary Formation
Accepted candidates enter the St. Mathew of South Mimms Seminary Formation Program, guided by a structured theological curriculum.

Self-Paced Study
Formation normally spans three to six years, depending on the candidate’s background and progress.

Annual Synods
Seminarians are expected to attend the Annual Synod, where they receive pastoral formation, engage in theological dialogue, and undergo ongoing evaluation.

Note: A psychological evaluation may be required during formation if concerns arise regarding emotional or mental readiness for ministry.

In accordance with ancient Catholic tradition:

• Candidates are first ordained to the Diaconate, serving in liturgy and charity. 
• Following further discernment and pastoral formation, deacons may be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood.
   

Ordinations are celebrated within the context of public worship, preferably in the candidate’s local parish or during the Annual Synod. The decision to proceed to ordination rests solely with the Bishop, following consultation with and recommendation from the Seminary Council.

In the spirit of the Apostles and the early Church, TOCC clergy are not salaried in the conventional sense. Clergy ordinarily support themselves through secular employment while devoting their lives to sacramental and pastoral ministry. When circumstances permit full-time ministry or mission-supported service, clergy are encouraged to do so. Nevertheless, bivocational ministry remains the norm, preserving humility, accessibility, and missionary freedom.

The Old Catholic Church welcomes men called to a variety of ministries, including:

• Parish Ministry 
• Healing Ministry and Pastoral Counseling 
• Chaplaincy (hospitals, prisons, law enforcement, elder care) 
• Youth and Family Ministry 
• Education and Catechesis 
• Worker-Priest vocations (clergy serving while employed in secular professions)
   

This diversity of ministry reflects both the richness of the Church and the varied needs of God’s people.

Clergy already ordained within valid apostolic succession who seek incardination into TOCC must:

• Complete the standard application process. 
• Successfully complete the Old Catholic Church History and Orientation Courses. 
• Provide a letter of release from their current bishop, where applicable.
   

The priesthood is not a title—it is a lifelong brotherhood, conformed to Christ and configured to His sacrifice. It is a sacred trust, a joy, and a burden borne in love. Those who serve in Holy Orders must be marked by prayer, humility, learning, discipline, and a deep love for the People of God.

“Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the Church of God which He purchased with His own blood.”
— Acts 20:28 

If you hear this call, take the first step. The Church will walk with you.

To begin your discernment or to request an application, please contact the Vocations Coordinator's Office via email at info@theoldcatholic.church
We are here to pray with you, guide you, and accompany you in this sacred journey of vocation.