United Episcopal Catholic Communion
National Church and Communion of churches in the tradition of the Old Catholic and Anglo-Catholic faiths. We are welcoming and inclusive of all people.
Mission
The mission of the United Episcopal Catholic Communion is multi faceted. The outcome of our mission is to provide the solace of the Christian Faith to all. Our mission does not recognize limiting factors to participate in the blessings of the church, including but not limited to; Race, Creed, Color, National Origin, Orientation, Marital Status or social standing.
We seek out those who may no longer receive the solace of the church; Disenfranchised, Shut-ins, Lost the church of choice or other limitations that deny access to the faith.
While we fully support the parish structure, we do not shun the need to bring the solace of the church to remote locations, or into the homes of those in greatest need.
The organization is structured in two distinct entities - An Independent/Old Catholic Organization and an Anglican/Anglo Catholic Organization.
The Independent Catholic entity is based on the ancient church, and we follow the precepts of the Union of Utrecht, and other Independent Catholic entities. We follow the main traditions of the Apostles, and operate as a true catholic (universal) church. We desire to remain aloof of the issues of the Great Schism, Pastor aeternus, Lumen gentium, Papal magisterium or any politicizing of the church.
The Anglican/Anglo-Catholic entity operates under the precepts of the the 39 Articles and embraces the High, Low and Broad Church operations.
Both sections of the Communion are members of the Anglican Free Communion (Also known and the Episcopal Free Communion) based in the United Kingdom.
Our organization declines to operate as a business. The desire to own large tracts of property, have extravagant church assets, dabble in the stock market with church finances or other business practices is not within the purview of our direction, beliefs or canons. Each priest or parish is allowed to act as a semi autonomous entity, to operate with their own funds as they so desire.
Our organization is proud to follow the ancient practices of both denominations. The members of the UECC practice much the same as the ancient churches of Antioch, Jerusalem and Alexandria. Many of the rubrics and other practices of the modernized church universal have their place, that not withstanding we desire to practice the faith as did the Apostles and the early Church Fathers.
Herein we present a document discussing the structure, theology and direction of this communion of churches.
As an ordinate of the United Episcopal Catholic Communion the Anglican Apostolic Church shares many of the beliefs and canons of the parent organization. The ordinate encompasses the Anglican and Anglo-Catholic principles.
An integral component of the United Episcopal Catholic Communion is the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. St. Borromeo embraces the ancient traditions of the church, with priest training priest to fulfill a calling in this organization.
Priscilla and Aquila Fellowship
We are proud to announce the formation of two missions in Missouri USA.
A designated prayer leader will serve the needs of these small groups of faithful, to bring the solace of the church to those who have been disenfranchised from the mainstream.
St. John's, Ontario and Our Lord's Work Missions
We are proud to announce the formation of two missions in the International Community.
Visiting clergy will serve the needs of these small groups of faithful, to bring the solace of the church to those who have been disenfranchised from the mainstream.
St. John and St. Ignatius Missions
We are proud to announce the formation of two missions in the State of Missouri.
Visiting clergy will serve the needs of these small groups of faithful, to bring the solace of the church to those who have been disenfranchised from the mainstream.
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Elevation of Robert Ponsford
We are proud to announce that Robert Ponsford has completed the necessary requirements to receive a Masters of Sacred Theology from the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
We also announce that, as selected successor to the operations of the United Episcopal Catholic Communion, Robert Ponsford has been appointed as Archbishop in the Anglican Apostolic Church.
Archbishop Ponsford will continue overseeing all operations of the Anglican Apostolic Church until such time he embraces all operations within the United Episcopal Catholic Communion.
Concordat of Intercommunications
We are proud to enter into a joint communications agreement with the Progressive Catholic Church.
This agreement positions both groups to better facilitate sharing of clergy and resources in order to participate in the sacraments and much more.
We thank the PCC for this opportunity.
Robert Ponsford Appointment
We wish to announce the appointment of Rt. Rev Robert Ponsford to be the successor (Coadjutor) to fill the position of Presiding Archbishop and Primus of the United Episcopal Catholic Communion.
Rev. Rob will fill the position of Presiding Archbishop on or before January 1, 2023. He will continue to preside as Bishop of the UK, and head of the Anglican Ordinate (AAC).
We wish Rev. Rob the best on these future endeavors.
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