The Old Catholic Church, Providence of the United States of America is part of the Old Catholic Movement which first emerged in the 1870's in response to the First Vatican Council, which declared the doctrine of Papal Infallibility. Old Catholic bishops rejected the doctrine of Infallibility of the Pope, and his direct jurisdiction over local churches at the expense of the bishops and their proper authority over their dioceses. We recognize the Pope as the first among equals.
The Declaration of Utrecht, the founding document of Old Catholics, set forth the position of Old Catholics as those who hold to the Ecumenical creeds of the Church and who reject the doctrine of Papal Infallibility as an unwarranted innovation of Pope Pius IX.
The Old Catholic Church, Providence of the United States of America has direct apostolic succession from the Old Catholic Church in Utrecht to validly ordain people called to Holy Orders. The Apostolic succession of priests and bishops ordained in the Old Catholic Church is unquestioned by the Vatican. Episcopal leadership is accountable to the whole church for its actions. The Old Catholic Church, Providence of the United States of America affirms collegial responsibility not only among bishops, but also with priests, deacons and all of the baptized as members of the People of God.
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St. Anthony's History
St. Anthony began in 2007 with the ordination of Rosemary Burdick. It is a small faith community and its' size allows it to be a close, caring community.
We are all journeying ....and we welcome new partners in that journey to Christ.
The Old Catholic Church, Province of the United States
An Ancient Faith. A Welcoming and Inclusive Church.
Serving a Modern World.
Women and the Word
This is our Bible Study Group. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at
7:00 P.M.
Thus far we have studied the Book of Ruth and the Books of Esther. We currently are studying the Women of the Advent Story.
