North American Old Catholic Church – Bringing Love to the World

About us

What if Rabbi Jesus didn’t come to start a church, but instead to inspire a revolution?

And what if that revolution was a revolution of love… of service… our healing and compassion? What would “church” look like?

Around the time that the Roman Empire conspired with the Roman Catholic church to consolidate power and claim supremacy, in the 18th and 19th centuries of the Common Era, the well-established faith communities shepherded by the Bishop of Utrecht rejected the power-grab and separated from Rome after the First Vatican Council, in 1870 C.E.

Out of that movement, almost a century and a half-later, the North American Old Catholic Church emerged as a progressive spiritual community, rich in tradition, dedicated to the values taught by Rabbi Jesus and His disciples — values like compassion, forgiveness, peace, justice and equality. Our two-thousand year old history…

What do we do?

Let us share just a few of the ways in which we strive to serve our communities and our world…

Our mission is simple. We believe that we are called to be the hands and feet of the One who created us. We believe that when Rabbi Jesus prayed that we might all be One, just as He and His Beloved were One, it was a call for us to become vehicles for Christ’s love, forgiveness, compassion and healing in the world.

Outreach to the Unhoused

Providing compassion, care and assistance to those experiencing homelessness, our outreach program, under the pastoral care of Deacon George Peet treats them with dignity and respect, offers direct assistance such as food, water, or care kits, and supports local homeless service organizations through donations or volunteering.

Support through Life’s Transitions

Our clergy provide support, counsel and officiants for all of life’s milestones and transitions — from baby naming and adoption celebrations, to weddings, ministry to the sick and dying, and funerals/grief support.

Ministry of Marian Devotion

Providing a ministry of prayer and contemplation, Rev. Fr. Michael Thérèse McQueen, OCP leads a weekly rosary and contemplation group for those wishing to deepen their relationship with Our Blessed Mother.

Get to know us…

The best way to learn more and see if we’re a good fit for what you’re seeking in your spiritual life is to join us for coffee, for liturgy or just for an online chat!

We recognise that everyone is different and that means everyone’s spiritual needs are different as well. The North American Old Catholic Church is committed to meeting people where they are. It’s not about us, it’s about the people we serve. So whether you reach out to a local faith community, an online community or simply want to chat with a member of our clergy, we’re happy to begin the journey of getting to know one another better.

Our Clergy

The North American Old Catholic Church is led in in a Synodal fashion.

The Synod of Bishops is any bishop, whether in active ministry or retired. The synod deals with spiritual matters, and keeper of the Code of Canon Law which is how the church governs itself, spiritually and corporately.

The Executive Committee is any clergy, regardless of rank, that supervises a ministry and has “ordinary jurisdiction” (day to day) supervision over. These include people Vicars General, Seminary Rector, Abbots, Abbesses and Major Superiors of religious life.

The Corporate Board of Directors is made up of both Ordained and Laity from our various parishes and missions. They deal with the fiduciary and legal matters as required by law.