Today there are many churches that are Sacramentally Catholic, but not affiliated with the Roman Church: the Polish national catholic Church, the Brazilian National Catholic Church, and the Society of Saint Pius X, to name a few. The social views of these -- and the various Independent Catholic Churches like them -- vary from group to group. Some retain the use of the "Latin Mass", and the temperaments and social perspectives of the time...even going so far as to reject the legitimacy of the Popes since Varican II. Others are on the other end of the spectrum, supporting the LGBTQ+ Community, the ordination of women, and waiving the requirement of priestly celibacy.
Here at Saint T's we fall on the more progressive side of the spectrum. The Communion of Independent Catholics, believes that in all of this diversity in Catholicism we find the blessing that there truly is a seat for everyone at the table of the Lord.
Unfortunately, the differences between our Churches will likely always keep us separate. In a recent visit with Old Catholic Bishops from Utrecht, Pope Francis acknowledged their differences (marriage equality, women's ordination, etc.), and said that despite these differences the two Churches should "support and encourage one another, especially at the level of parishes and local community."
Saint T's looks forward to the day that the fullness of that sentiment is a reality. Currently, we enjoy a relationship of mutual respect for the work of the kingdom with many of our Roman Catholic colleagues, and we hope those relationships will continue to grow into "the norm," as we work together toward the same goal: eternity with Jesus in the glory he has prepared for us.
Here at Saint T's we fall on the more progressive side of the spectrum. The Communion of Independent Catholics, believes that in all of this diversity in Catholicism we find the blessing that there truly is a seat for everyone at the table of the Lord.
Unfortunately, the differences between our Churches will likely always keep us separate. In a recent visit with Old Catholic Bishops from Utrecht, Pope Francis acknowledged their differences (marriage equality, women's ordination, etc.), and said that despite these differences the two Churches should "support and encourage one another, especially at the level of parishes and local community."
Saint T's looks forward to the day that the fullness of that sentiment is a reality. Currently, we enjoy a relationship of mutual respect for the work of the kingdom with many of our Roman Catholic colleagues, and we hope those relationships will continue to grow into "the norm," as we work together toward the same goal: eternity with Jesus in the glory he has prepared for us.