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 |
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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 sacraments of baptism, 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]