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	The Most Reverend Phillip Zimmerman, ThD RSJ The Reformed Catholic Church Office of the Metropolitan Archbishop Presiding Bishop
Dear Family In Christ, I begin this message with a passage of Sacred Scripture: When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from Heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. ACTS 2: 1-4 This passage of Sacred Scripture has always intrigued me. The Apostles and their friends were hiding in the Upper Room, waiting for the heavy hand of the Roman and Jewish Authorities to descend upon them... Instead, the powerful, loving and merciful hand of God descended upon them, opening their hearts, minds and mouths, instilling in them a sense of urgency, courage, desire and the ability to spread the Gospel of Christ. Imagine how terrified the Apostles were. A violent wind rushed in on them in their secret hiding place. It seems that they could hide from everyone but God. They soon realized that God would always be with them, even in the most secret, dark hiding places. The gifts of the Holy Spirit that were imparted upon them gave each of the Apostles a desire to preach, to teach, to share and to live a life according to the message of Jesus, the Christ, who defied the gates of death by His resurrection! It was now their moment, their opportunity, their blessing to share this message with the people of the world. And so, they did... We are very much like the Apostles. Like them, we sometimes try to hide away, where we think that no one will find us. Sometimes we hide because we are uncomfortable or afraid, other times because we think that we have nothing to offer or we feel that we are simply unworthy. But, in those times of doubt or fear, when we think that we are alone and safely hidden away, God makes Himself known through the working of Holy Spirit. The Workings of the Holy Spirit are not always a cinematic experience. There might not be a rushing wind or a flame dancing over our head, but there just might experience a moment of epiphany that abruptly and forever awakens our soul, re-ignites our passion to serve the Lord and puts us into action. What a wonderful, life changing moment that is! As Clergy and Faithful, we are called to follow Christ and to spread His message! The Apostles, our fathers in faith, were given the gift of speaking in tongues, so that they could spread the Gospel around the world. But, to me, what is more important than spoken language is action. The Apostles recognized this fact, and so they demonstrated their love of Christ through their actions. Emulating the examples of the Apostles, St. Francis of Assisi urged us to teach and preach the Gospel, and if necessary, to use words... It is not our words alone, but our words combined with our actions, our works of love, that demonstrate that we are truly followers of Christ. In today's busy world, far too often, lovely words are used to replace meaningful acts of charity, love, or hope. We mean to do more, but we get caught up on our busy lives and forget to do good works. However, as Christians, we cannot allow ourselves to become people of words alone. As St. John reminds us, faith without works is dead. It is my prayer that this Pentecost, your soul will be re-awakened and that your passion for service to God's people is renewed! The Gospel Message of Jesus the Christ is waiting for you to share with the world. Fear not, do not hide, understand the abilities given to you by God. Then step into the light of day and choose to be a Herald of the Good News! A world of people is waiting for you! Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful and renew the face of the Earth! May God bless and inspire you all. Your brother in Christ, ++Phillip Zimmerman, RSJ Presiding Bishop ________________________________________________________________ May1, 2008 Dear Family in Christ, Greetings to you all, in the name of our Lord! Many of us have just returned from the Spring Synod, which was held in Atlanta, Georgia. It was an amazing experience, filled with the movement of the Holy Spirit, inspiration and rededication to our vocations as ministers of the Gospel of Jesus the Christ. I want to thank the people of St. Michael the Defender Parish, most especially Judy, who worked so hard to prepare the meals that we shared. Clearly, attendees of the Synod were given a good taste of Southern Hospitality! The sessions of the Synod were educational, informational, inspirational and essential to the life of the church. I particularly wish to acknowledge Fr. Joseph Corrigan, Founding Pastor of the Port Ministry Program, for his enthusiastic presentation concerning the needs of merchant marines, sailors, port workers, and visitors. It is an exciting and important ministerial outreach of The Reformed Catholic Church. Also, I must recognize Monsignor Michael Baremore, RCF of San Antonio, who facilitated a dynamic session about Missions and the need for Reformed Catholic Clergy in the mission field. Monsignor Baremore passionate led the discussion, giving examples of first hand experience as a missionary. I want to congratulate Deacon Sergio Ibarra, of St. Anthony RCC, San Antonio, Texas, on his Ordination to the Diaconate of The Reformed Catholic Church. May we all keep him in our prayers. I thank Archbishop Frazee, Archbishop Batuyong and Bishop Ferguson for their active leadership during the synod. Truly, we as a church are blessed to have such faithful leaders. Energized, we now prepare ourselves for the Fall Synod which is to be held October 1 - 5, in Columbus, Ohio. Please reserve the date! the theme for the Fall Synod is "With One Voice". Information about the Fall Synod will be shared as soon as it is available. If you find that you are interested in presenting a session, please contact me. Again, I thank the Community of St. Michael the Defender, Atlanta, GA for their gracious hospitality and strongly encourage you, the people and clergy of The Reformed Catholic Church, to join us in Columbus, Ohio in October... Let us be heard, with one voice! Amen ++Phillip Zimmerman, RSJ Presiding Bishop I have included the opening remarks of the Synod: _______________________________________________________________ Welcome Address Metropolitan Archbishop Phillip Zimmerman Spring Synod 2008 In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, +Amen My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I begin this Welcome Address with the Prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola: Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give without counting the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask for reward, except to know that I am doing your will. +Amen. It is my honor and privilege, as the Presiding Archbishop of this community, to welcome each of you to the Spring Synod of The Reformed Catholic Church. I am pleased to see old, trusted friends and deeply humbled to see the many faces of new friends who have traveled great distances to join us for this important event in the continued formation life of our church. With your permission, I would like to dedicate this synod to the memory of Bishop G. Peter Posthumus, OPJB who on November 2, 2007, passed to his eternal reward. Truly, Bishop Peter was a blessed and loved man. He lived a life of the Gospel, loved all people, and was a true missionary. While we sadly mourn his earthly passing, our faith assures us that he is now among the Choirs of Heaven. We take comfort in knowing that there is a Reformed Catholic Angel engaged in theological debates with the Saints! Dear Family in Christ, five years ago, 12 of us took a risk…a true leap of faith. We were a confused people, a hurting people, a people bearing scars caused by ego and unnecessary power struggles. We could have been a lost people… An angry people… but God in His mercy had other plans for this pilgrim church. And what a plan it has proven to be! We have much to be proud of… Not an arrogant pride, but a pride in the good and noble work of this faith community. A faith community that reaches out its hand to the people of God, regardless of who they are, who they love, their station in life, how they vote, or how much they have in the bank! We are not a rich church, by financial standards... our riches, no, our treasures, are counted in the lives and faces of the faithful who are members of this body of Christ! As such, our treasures are invaluable! The Reformed Catholic Church, our church, is truly the Church Militant! We have been rapidly growing, developing significant and relevant ministries that reach out to the people of God and bring them back home. We are a home that does not judge nor hate...a church home that does not abuse, neglect, nor discriminate… a church that lives by and FOR the healing message that comes to us in the Gospels. The Reformed Catholic Church -- our church, our ministries, our people -- are all integral parts of this emerging movement that is taking a leadership role in the independent catholic movement! As we are ecumenical in nature and genuinely committed to the unity of God’s holy people, we are reaching out in Christian friendship to other churches and establishing concordats of intercommunion that are based upon mutual respect and recognition of the validity of our catholic orders and lines of apostolic succession. Recently, we were joyfully blessed with the union of Reconciliation Catholic Church, who brought her clergy under the jurisdiction of The Reformed Catholic Church. I firmly believe that we are in a new Pentecost. The whispering winds are blowing and the Holy Spirit is guiding this church into new and exotic places that, quite frankly, we did not even think about as recently as five months ago, let alone five weeks… or five minutes ago! We find ourselves in places that need a church presence. We stand at the ready to go to those places …to teach, to preach, and to be the very hands and feet of Christ! Reformed Catholic Clergy now can be found in Mexico, Ireland, England, Netherlands, Central America, South America, Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, France, Pakistan and India as well as across the United States. Through the grace of God, this church militant is growing – reaching out to the people of God and bringing them home! The Gospel is unfettered and a renewal is happening! We have been blessed with a number of new vocations and clergy who have joined us over the recent months. I welcome Bishop Barry Ferguson, Bishop James Reed, Bishop David Pflueger, Bishop James Martino and his wife, Deacon Bunnie Martino, Archbishop Michael Hillis and the Community of Reconciliation Catholic Church, Monsignor Ian Adrian and Sr. Meg Britton, of Australia, Monsignor Bernard Walmalwa and the 20 clergy of RCC Kenya, Brother Tomasz Polchalski of Poland, and so many more who have found refuge and home in the arms of our community. May God bless each of them and inspire them on to great works in His name. I am pleased to announce that Monsignor Niall, Monsignor Bernard, Dr. Gemechu Guye, Andrew Nawab, Valentine Akpa and Tomas Pulchalski will be ordained at the Synod in Ireland in May. The Theme for our First International Synod is taken from Matthew 28: Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations. And so we shall. I ask your prayers for our brothers as they enter new roles of responsibility. Imagine, if you will, the growth potential we now face over the next several months. Imagine the greater responsibility we all face to be -- and remain -- a relevant and REAL church! As I said, the whispering winds are blowing, and people are finding us in remote places, such as the Poland, Pakistan, Tanzania, Kenya, Australia, etc. One of the most effective evangelization tools at our disposal is the internet. With our Website serving as the primary source of advertisement for the church, we seem to be reaching a larger than anticipated audience of people. We receive daily correspondence about how wonderful the site it, how informative, and how inviting it is. I want to thank our Webmaster, Monsignor Marcis Heckman for all his hard work on our behalf. Recognizing that we are now an international body, our new evangelization effort includes the immediate translation of our website into eight foreign languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, Portuguese, French, Spanish and Italian through the use of computer technology and linguistic talents of our clergy and faithful. I must also mention the amazing evangelization tools that the Reformed Catholic Radio and Reformed Catholic Blog, now under the direction of Monsignor Ian Adrian of Brisbane, Australia. I must also mention Fr. Warren Taylor, of Atlanta, GA who several months earlier began this wonderful project that now has a true international feel. I sincerely thank both Fr. Warren and Monsignor Ian for their efforts on this important evangelization effort. New, innovative and relevant ministries are having a significant impact on the lives of the people we serve. This is truly a working church! Outreach programs such as the Agape Community Program, ensure that those who come to us to share in catholic sacramental life are in a safe, affirming place that does not judge, does not exclude, does not condemn. Project Mary’s Open Arms ensures that those forced to live in Community Shelters receive nourishing meals every Sunday morning. Pater Noster House provides safe housing for people living with HIV/AIDS. Positive PEERS provides education, information and support for those who are newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. In Kenya, Feed the Lambs serves the orphans of Nairobi, in Mexico, Our Daily Bread serves the poor who live in the dumpsters. In Pakistan, our community serves those who hunger and those who have been subjected to the horrors of violence. Our Clergy and Lay leaders in the various parishes and communities around the world are actively involved in social justice programs, writing letters, making presentations, participating in marches, visiting the elderly in nursing homes, visiting the sick in hospitals, reaching out to those who are incarcerated, providing clothing to the poor, preaching and teaching the Gospel… and, in the words of St. Francis, sometimes using words. Truly, this is a missionary church. Far too many churches have taken their people for granted, assuming that they would not leave. But times have changed… many churches have not been willing to make the changes necessary to remain relevant in the lives of the faithful. As such, there continues to be a mass exodus in the mainstream churches… and yes, there has been an exodus in the independent churches as well. For many, most especially youth between the ages of 16-26, the Christian faith is poorly regarded as a money making scheme on one end of the spectrum to a dangerous judgmental, vengeful religion at the other end. Sadly, I recall these words: Lord, save me from your ministers! In recent months, our missionary call has been made clear by the emerging church in Africa… During our Synod, we will discuss the needs of this new and unexpected gift from our Lord. As Our Patron Saint, Pope John XXIII so rightly stated, “It’s not that the Gospels that have changed… it is our understanding of them that has changed”…. The Gospels remain the same… Our interpretation and understanding of the saving message of Christ must be clear… it must be balanced…. It must be filled with compassion and unconditional love. Our message must be open to friends and foes alike. Foes most especially! Many of the people who come to us have suffered at the hands of indifferent ministers and priests. Far too often, we have heard – and sometimes experienced -- some ministers and priests stating that even Christ had “justifiable anger” and they use the example of Christ striking at the vendors in the temple to justify their anger, discrimination, indifference and judgmentalism. But I offer this thought to you: As he was being cruelly brutalized and executed, Christ cried out, “Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.” If Christ could – and did -- forgive his brutal torturers, how can we hold grudges against people who have done some harm to us, who anger us, or who don’t “fit in” in some way that we want? If we preach a message of faith, hope, love and forgiveness but fail to live a life that reflects that message, we are, as St. Paul tells us, nothing more than clanging cymbals. Cymbals that make noise and nothing more. It is easy to love the loveable, ever so hard to love those who cause us pain and anger… But as Christians, as ministers of the Gospel, we are commanded to forgive, not once, not seven times, but seven times seventy times… and even then, that is not enough. My brothers and sisters, anger lasts but a minute… love a lifetime. If we cannot forgive … truly forgive… we must NOT dare approach the most sacred altar of our Lord. It would be a profane and dysfunctional act. In matters of anger, we must remember that each of us will be judged according to the standards by which we judge others. The world has enough judges… we must each strive to be shepherds. As shepherds, it is our responsibility to provide educational opportunities for those seeking Holy Orders, as well as for those who have been ordained. As such, Monsignor Michel-Paul Holland, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana has taken on the responsibility as Formation Director. Within the next several weeks, a first draft of his formation program will be presented for comment and approval. Further, under the leadership of Archbishop Michael Hillis and Monsignor Eugene Young, working with my office, are engaged in developing a new Seminary Program in Phoenix, under the auspices of Phoenix Theological Institute, a seminary of The Reformed Catholic Church. Holy Cross Seminary, located in Columbus, Ohio will begin formal classes on September, 2008. We are also blessed to have a third educational facility, Divine Mercy Institute, in Ft. Worth, Texas, under the direction of Bishop Raelyn Scott. We ask your prayers and blessings on this important and necessary ministry. Most independent churches fail because they become clubs… where only the “select” are welcome to join and share in the church’s life. As the Shepherd of this flock, I remain committed to work against this deplorable and horrific abuse of the faithful and authority and will NOT allow it to happen in any parish or ministry of the Reformed Catholic Church. Each of us must be a living witness of the Gospel and be the hands and feet of our Lord…. If we find that we cannot be open, affirming, welcoming and forgiving, we must step back, begin to reflect on the message of love that comes to us from Christ and seek healing. Our office does not give us the right to lord over the faithful. While we are commanded to be gatekeepers, our office does not give us the right to deny someone the right to join the church or share in her sacraments. Our rights are not more important than the rights of the faithful. In so many churches, mainstream or independent, so many clergy forget this important message. As such, they are doomed to failure. Truly, by their fruits you shall know them. What are our fruits? What have we accomplished? Over the past three years, I was seeking a way for this faith community to have links to the historical church. I felt that it was important in the life of the church to have that association, through a union with the Old Catholic Church of Utrecht. But, as time went by, I found myself facing the same church politics that we have distanced ourselves from and ended the active effort to become a member of the Union of Utrecht. But then, something happened… I was reminded of a Vatican Document entitled Dominus Iesus, which provided the very thing I was looking for: Connection to the Historic Church! Truly God does open a window when the doors are shut! Dominus Iesus states in part: These Churches which, while not existing in perfect communion with the (Roman) Catholic Church, remain united to her by means of the closest bonds, that is, by apostolic succession and a valid Eucharist, and are true particular Churches." "Therefore, these separated Churches and communities as such...have by no means been deprived of significance and importance in the mystery of salvation. For the spirit of Christ has not refrained from using them as means of salvation which derive their efficacy from the very fullness of grace and truth entrusted to the Catholic Church." Ratified by Pope John Paul II June 16, 2000 and signed by then Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger now Pope Benedict XVI. My family in Christ, we need look no further for our link to the Historic Church… we have found it! We are the link! Recognizing the need to continue the ecumenical outreach of the church, I have contacted the offices of The World Council of Churches here in the United States and will reach out to the World Council of Churches Office in Geneva to determine if The Reformed Catholic Church would be an ideal candidate for membership in the Council. Additionally, the World Council of Independent Christian Churches has invited The Reformed Catholic Church to be a member of their organization. However, there are some theological, doctrinal and governing differences that have to be reconciled before this relationship can be established. We ask your prayers as we move forward with these initiatives. As for the individual churches, it is important that we have meetings places for the faithful to gather so that they may share in the saving graces of the Blessed Sacrament. So many of our communities have taken leaps of faith to ensure that their parish has a central meeting place… a home. If we do not have a home for people to join together in community, we will not be able to build community. I ask you, as leaders of the church, to take a leap of faith! My sisters, and brothers, today we begin the Synod of our Church. Old friends reunite. New friendships will be made…We will share in powerful liturgies, wonderful meals, heart warming conversations, thought provoking dialog and debate. Every human emotion can and will be experienced… But though it all, our focus will be on Christ, the reason for our existence as a church… We will understand all the more clearly that our vocation is truly one of FIDES ET RATIO… Faith and Reason. And as Christ has urged us, we “Take and Eat, which is the theme of this Synodal gathering. By the urging of the Holy Spirit, we are o longer a parish or local jurisdiction, but we are a global denomination! All Glory and honor to our God, Who has made this day possible. May God inspire, fill and bless each of us as we enter into this Synod. Welcome Home! ++Phillip Zimmerman, RSJ Metropolitan Archbishop ___________________
	OFFICE OF THE BISHOP OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. PATRICK The Most Reverend William Quinlan, DD RCF
My fellow clergy: I returned home last night about 9PM from my most wonderful trip to Ireland. Very tired, but energized and filled in the spirit with the growth and future potential of our beloved Reformed Catholic Church. The trip was a two fold event for me. One, that I was able to visit the land from which my great grandparents immigrated to the US in the 19th century. The second, a spirit of gratitude and humbleness at being asked by our Presiding Bishop, Phillip, to act as his representative on this occassion, to officiate at the consecration of Niall Sheridan, as Bishop and Primate of Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales. The Mass of Consecration was held on Sunday May 11th, in the village of Tulsk, where Bishop Sheridan resides, at the Celtic Museum and Conference Center. His son, Simon, acted as photographer, and we should have pictures to release soon. After I consecrated Bishop Sheridan, he them ordained Thomacz Pulchaski, of Poland to the priesthood. Our church has a wonderful man now based in Poznan, Poland, to lead the RCC. Fr. Thomacz leads a growing parish with approximately 50 members. Fr. Thomacz is a man of gentle spirit, and love of our Lord. Fr. Thomacz was accompanied to Ireland by his friend, and translator, Derrick, who assists him with the work of the RCC in Poland. After the Liturgy a reception was held in the garden of the Center. As the Irish would say "it was a grand day indeed" for being outdoors. The temperature was about 74 degrees. Bishop Sheridan was a most gracious host to me during my stay in Ireland, and took me to the Shrine of our Lady of Knock, (an unforgetable experience). And a couple of days spent in the capital city of Dublin, a city of about 2 1/2 million residents. A city rich in historical and cultural background. We visited Trinity College, and I was awestruck at the ancient library located there. Also viewed the Book of Kells and the museum. I would ask all of you to remember our new Bishop and Priest in prayer, as they begin their new assignments in the church. They both are faced with much work and responsibility for our church. Each of them asked me to convey their best wishes, blessings and prayers to all of our clergy around the world. You all are in my prayers, and I send my blessing and best wishes to you, my fellow clergy. In Jesus, our Risen Lord. +William Quinlan Archbishop of the Diocese of St. Patrick ______________________________________________________________ April 30, 2008 Dear Clergy and members of the RCC. This week we come to the end of the Easter Season of the Church for the year of 2008. We have traveled with Christ through the sorrows, and triumphs of Holy week, We were there with the apostles, disciples and holy women from the sorrow of Good Friday, culminating with the joyous Feast of the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. We have heard in the Gospel accounts of the past weeks, of His work and teaching of all that He imparted to his followers and the believers of the early church. He reassured them that He was truly the Son of God, who was alive, and with them once again. He set to rest all their fears, and instructed them further in who He was, and what He was to do in the future. He told them that He would leave to go and be with the Father. And that when he left he would send the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, to strengthen them, and to give them courage. On Ascension Day, which we celebrate on Sunday May 1st we celebrate his rising up into heaven as He returns to be with his Father. Naturally the disciples and apostles were very upset when He said that He would leave them, But they were to have courage, they would not be left alone. Jesus tells them "All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you,. And behold I am with you always, until the end of the age." When He leaves the he promises to send the Holy Sprit, which he does on Pentecost when he gives the blessing of peace, and bestows his authority on the disciples as he confers on them the Holy Spirit. On the first day of the week, while the doors were locked, Jesus comes and stands in the midst of the disciples, and says to them "Peace be with you". The disciples rejoiced in seeing him and he showed them his hand and his side. Again Jesus says, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you" He breathes on them, and speaks the words, "Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven On this feast of Pentecost we celebrate the great beginning of Gods church. The day when the Holy Spirit makes known to all people the one true God. And on this great feast I will be in Ireland consecrating Fr. Niall Sheridan to the Episcopal office of Bishop. This year the feast of Pentecost and the celebration here in our country of Mothers Day fall on the same day. So we want to remember all mothers, both living and those who have gone before us into the kingdom of the Father. We pray for them, remember them with love and ask Almighty God to keep them in his loving care. I am deeply grateful to our Presiding Bishop Phillip Zimmerman for asking me to travel to Ireland to consecrate Fr. Sheridan as Bishop of Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. Bishop elect Sheridan will become the Father Protector of all Reformed Catholic clergy in those countries and the clergy of Europe. I ask that all our RCC clergy keep me and Bishop Elect Sheridan in their prayers and Masses. Our church continues to grow, to gather together Gods people from around the globe into the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of our Lord Jesus Christ. I impart to you all my Apostolic Blessing and best wishes as you strive to bring Gods blessing to all of His children. Archbishop Bill Quinlan Diocese of St. Patrick
	OFFICE OF THE BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER The Most Reverend Michael Hillis, DD FOR
On Sunday the 18th day of May at 5:00 PM First United Methodist Church of Tacoma will dedicate its long awaited new place of worship and service. Rev. Dr. Melvin Woodworth, Pastor of First Methodist and Rt. Rev. Edward W. Paup, Bishop of the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church will dedicate the new building with the assistance of area clergy. Along with other regional Church leaders the Most Rev. Dave Pflueger of the Reformed Catholic Church will participate in the dedication rite as a guest bishop. First United Methodist Church has a strong history of inner city ministries and outreach services to all individuals. First United Methodist Church of Tacoma 621 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma, Washington (a cross street reference - 6th and Tacoma Avenue near Wright Park).



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Dear RCC Jesuit Family, The Reformed Society of Jesus would like to welcome Bishop Shane Price, the Judicial Vicar, of Bismarck, ND, Bishop James Martino, the Diocesan Bishop of Our Lady of Peace, Littleton, CO and Brian Halbisen, of Luckey, OH into the Province of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, the Reformed Society of Jesus of The Reformed Catholic Church. These gentlemen professed first vows on Divine Mercy Sunday.! Please welcome our new brothers! Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam!

The Special Ministry Department is pleased to announce a new program: THE AGAPE COMMUNITY PROJECT The Reformed Catholic Church has launched a new ministry entitled THE AGAPE COMMUNITY PROJECT (ACP). This new ministry will reach out to the various ministries, programs, missions, parishes and diocese of the church, seeking to ensure that each RCC community is a welcoming community, inviting all people to share in the sacraments of the church. The motto of the Agape Community Project is: *Caring, Compassion, Committed: ALL Are Welcome!* These are three very important qualities that makes our communities successful in their outreach efforts. The application that can be completed online and transmitted to the ACP Officer. Once the application is received, the ACP Director will send you, FREE OF CHARGE, a certificate of membership and good standing in the Program. As clergy members of the Agape Community, we simply affirm the following: 1. The Tenets of Faith 2. The Constitution of the RCC 3. The Canons of the RCC 4. Your vows of ordination 5. The eight essentials of the RCC 6. Contribute to the National Church Importantly, this is an RCC Ministry, and it is open to ALL RCC communities, large and small, long existing or newly formed. There are no lengthy applications or reviews, just the need for a commitment from you to ensure that you make every effort to be a welcoming community. This is a voluntary project and you may absolutely choose to not participate. It is not the purpose or intention of the Agape Community Project to interfere with the local parish/mission/ministry or the local diocesan bishop, but to offer support when called upon. To terminate participation in the ACP, simply send a note to the Director. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP (click above to fill out the On-Line application) Contact the Agape Community Project at: AgapeProject@reformedcatholicchurch.org

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