American Catholic Church in the United States | |
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Classification | Independent Catholic |
Governance | Mixture of episcopal and congregational polity |
Founder | Lawrence J. Harms |
Origin | 1999 Frederick, Maryland |
Clergy | 20 |
Website | accus |
The American Catholic Church in the United States (ACCUS) is an Independent Catholic church primarily in the United States, founded in 1999 by Lawrence J. Harms in Frederick, Maryland.[1] The ACCUS claims apostolic succession through Carlos Duarte Costa.[2] As of 2018, the ACCUS was composed of 1 bishop, 15 priests, and 3 deacons in 13 U.S. states.[3]
The American Catholic Church in the United States states that it adheres to the doctrine of Second Vatican Council.[4] It celebrates the seven sacramentsofbaptism, confirmation, communion, reconciliation, anointing of the sick, holy orders and matrimony; and believes the sacrament of marriage can be celebrated for same-sex couples.[4][5]
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