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This is a list of Independent Catholic denominations, current and defunct, which identify as Catholic but are not are in communion with the Holy See.
- Catholic Denominations
- American Catholic Church in The United States
- Eastern Rite Catholic Or Uniate Churches
- Ecumenical Catholic Church +Usa
- The Ecumenical Catholic Communion
- Polish National Catholic Church of America
- Reformed Catholic Church
- Society of Saint Pius X
- What About Regional Catholic Churches?
In general use, the term “denomination” doesn’t convey whether a certain network of congregations is in communion with the Roman Catholic Church or not. It’s important to note that the Catholic Church doesn’t refer to congregations that aren’t in communion with them as “denominations” but considers them non-Catholic or non-Christian. (Also see Cath...
The American Catholic Church in the United States (ACCUS) was founded in 1999. Its total membership is less than 10,000 people. ACCUS congregations split with the Roman Catholic Church because they believed it was too traditional and conservative for the 21st century. The network is “a contemporary expression of an ancient faith.” Their community “...
So-called “Eastern Rite” churches, “Eastern Churches, or “Eastern Catholic Churches,” are in communion with the Roman Catholic Church. Each network of churches has its own history. It’s estimated that over 500,000 Catholics worship in Eastern Rite congregations. A “rite” refers to an order of worship or a certain liturgical tradition. Eastern Rite ...
The Ecumenical Catholic Church was founded in 2003. Its membership is about 2,000 people, most of whom are former members of the Roman Catholic Church. It describes itself this way, “The Ecumenical Catholic Church +USA is an Alternative Catholic Community in the Apostolic Tradition” Congregations in this network affirm their commitment to Catholic ...
The Ecumenical Catholic Communion was founded in 2003. It has about 3,000 members. The network states its mission this way, “We profess our faith in Christ in the living Catholic Tradition handed to us from the Apostles through many generations. And we stand open to a dialogue with those of other religious identities and faith traditions.” Though s...
The Polish National Catholic Church of America was founded in 1897. It has about 25,000 members. This network of churches started in Pennsylvania when Eastern European immigrants wanted to have church services in their own languages. Rome didn’t recognize this group and excommunicated them. The network describes their origins this way, “During the ...
The Reformed Catholic Church was founded in 1988. It has about 57,000 members. “Reformed,” in this case, doesn’t refer to “Reformed theology” that characterized some Protestant traditions like Presbyterianism. The network describes itself this way, “The Reformed Catholic Church is an Independent Catholic Church, not under the authority of the Bisho...
The Society of Saint Pius X was founded in 1969. It has about 20,000 members. The Roman Catholic Church doesn’t recognize the network. Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, a priest in the Holy Ghost Order, founded the Society. Members believe that Vatican II led the Catholic church astray. The Society promotes the teachings of Vatican I instead.
Sometimes people mistakenly believe that the Roman Catholic Church’s presence in certain regional or geographical areas represents a “denomination” of the church. For example, some believe think the Romanian Catholic Church is a denomination within the Roman Catholic Church. The truth is, the name “Romanian Catholic Church” is just the name of the ...
There are 24 main catholic church denominations based on and following 6 main catholic liturgical rites. According to the Canon Laws, specifically under Canon 112, the Catholic Church recognizes the existence of autonomous rituals used to represent different Catholic Churches.
29 de abr. de 2024 · Catholicism is broad and includes a myriad of branches, including the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Catholic Churches, Old Catholic Church, and others. While there are distinctions among these branches, they share core beliefs and traditions.
21 de jan. de 2019 · No prefixes. No other labels. We just have the Catholic Church. Or, if one really wants to, we can refer to the Universal (Catholic) Church. Second, the Catholic Church is comprised of six different liturgical rites, and within those rites, there are 24 particular Churches.
31 de jul. de 2019 · To give a brief overview, here is a list of these 24 different types of Catholicism, according to the three ancient communities from which they developed. Rome. Latin Rite. Latin (or...
Who Are Christians? An Overview of the Main Branches, Churches, Denominations, Religious Orders, and other identifiable Groups within Christianity of the Past and Present. compiled by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.
