Autocephalous Churches Not in Communion with Rome Catholicism Denominations Christianity

Autocephalous Churches

"Autocephalous" means "self-headed," thus autocephalous churches are self-governing church bodies, independent of Rome. Autocephalous churches usually are larger than a single local congregation or religious order. An autocephalous church has a corporate name, its own hierarchy, and its own church law.

• - United States. Has made a few pastoral reforms, but otherwise very similar to the Roman Catholic Church. Apostolic succession in the Vilatte and Duarte Costa lines. Map of dioceses, list of clergy, FAQ, position statements, code of canon law.
  
• - Apostolic succession in the Ofiesh and Duarte Costa lines. Called "Tridentine" because the Council of Trent was the last authoritative Council of the Catholic Church. Beliefs, Q&A, history, requirements for ordination.
  
• - An inclusive church in the Duarte Costa line of succession. Present in the United States. Explanation of basic beliefs, photo directory of leadership, contact information.
  
• - E-mail news list for members of the American Traditional Catholic Church.
  
• - Independent, autocephalous Catholic Church. Duarte Costa succession. Western theology. Congregations may use Roman Catholic, Anglican, or Eastern liturgical rites. Two religious orders: Franciscans and Benedictines.
  
• - Uses Latin Tridentine Rite. Clergy allowed to be married. Does not ordain women or practicing homosexuals. Site provides beliefs, history, contacts.
  
• - Independent, autonomous Catholic institution with congregations in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Mission statement, locations, biographical profile of the presiding prelate.
  
  

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