The Catholic Church in Exile™ is a jurisdiction within the Independent Catholic Movement
with historic ties to the Old Catholic Church in Utrecht and valid Apostolic Succession.
This is your Independent Catholic Community, where
“Compassion Changes Everything”
Be Curious & Authentic to Grow In Your Faith
We’re traditional and inclusive in our core. All are respected, all are welcome. If you want to receive Jesus in the Eucharist, come to the table. We’re open.
Share experiences, grow your faith, and figure out a vital way to be you, truly you, as Catholic.
Strengthen your spirit in community, prayer, and worship as you’ve never known. Prepare your inside to deal with the outside, for justice and peace.
Choose Your Faith, Future & Family
CCE is independent, open, curious & deeply Catholic, focused on community, Sacraments & celebrations for persons of all identities and abilities.
Our communities, leaders, and ordained clergy represent diverse humanity, including persons who identify as LGBTQ+. Sacraments are open to all who seek growth in Christ. Ordination is open to qualified persons regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, health, or marital status.
If you’ve been denied consideration for Catholic religious vocation or ordination because you’re a woman, are partnered, married, or divorced, or identify other than male heterosexual, we’re glad to talk with you.
Given what many Catholics have gone through, we are devoted to religious trauma--aware theology & pastoral care.
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