Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ
| Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | ECCC |
| Classification | Western Christian |
| Orientation | Independent Catholic |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Archbishop | Karl Rodig |
| Headquarters | Detroit, Michigan |
| Founder | Karl Rodig |
| Origin | 1998 Florida, US |
| Official website | ecumenicalccc.org |
The Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ (ECCC) is an Independent Catholic denomination founded by Archbishop Karl Rodig.[1] The Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ aims to minister disaffected Roman Catholics and others.[2]
History
The Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ was originally founded in 1998 as The Reformed Roman Catholic and Apostolic Church after Karl Rodig left Roman Catholicism, initially disagreeing with clerical celibacy.[1] In 1999, Rodig was consecrated by Archbishop Maurice McCormick of the Old Catholic Church in North America, incurring automatic excommunication.[3]
In 2007, the church changed its name to the Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ. By 2010, Rodig purchased the shuttered St. Anthony Cathedral (a Roman Catholic parish) in Detroit, Michigan; the church was closed between 2006 and 2007 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit.[4][3] Following this purchase, Rodig and the Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ were considered invalidly ordained by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit,[3] although clergy in the ECCC validate themselves through the dogma of sacramental character (see also: validity and liceity).[5]
With the death of Bishop Mark Steven Shirilau in the similarly named Ecumenical Catholic Church, and the appointment of David John Kalke in 2014, some churches realigned themselves to the Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ.[6]
Doctrine
The ECCC affirms married clergy, and women's ordination. The church also affirms and ordains LGBTQ+ clergy.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Founding Archbishop Dr. Karl Rodig". Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ a b "Unusual church in no-man's land welcomes everyone". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ a b c "Statement regarding "Archbishop" Karl Rodig and the Cathedral Abbey of St. Anthony". Archdiocese of Detroit. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ "Cathedral of St. Anthony". Historic Detroit. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ "Church Documents". Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ Marcotullio, Giovanni (2019-08-05). "La "Chiesa Cattolica Ecumenica di Cristo"… e altre storie". Aleteia.org – Italiano (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-02-03.