THE RT. REV. LOU JOHNSON
CONSECRATED BISHOP
Bp. Lou Johnson giving first episcopal blessing
On Sunday, July 4, 2010, during the principal Sunday mass at All Saints Cathedral in Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA, The Rt. Rev. Lou Johnson, a priest in the Diocese of Virginia, was consecrated to the Holy Order of Bishop of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.
Bishop Johnson, Ordinary of the Ordinariate for Military and Civil Chaplaincy of the United Free Catholic Church, was accompanied at the altar by his lovely wife Jane during the consecration.
Abp. Jack Stafford, Presiding Bishop of the United Free Catholic Church and Bp. Mark Leavell, ordinary of the Diocese of Virginia, consecrated Bp. Lou by the laying on of hands in succession of the Apostles, in accordance with the Certificate of Episcopal Election, issued by the General Synod of The United Free Catholic Church, which was read and presented to the people assembled. The Rt. Rev. Adrian Glover, Bishop of the Diocese of Europe, was unable to attend the consecration, but affirmed and consented to the consecration of Fr. Lou as a member of the General Synod.
Please keep Bishop Johnson and all the servants of God in your prayers.
Bishop Johnson, Ordinary of the Ordinariate for Military and Civil Chaplaincy of the United Free Catholic Church, was accompanied at the altar by his lovely wife Jane during the consecration.
Abp. Jack Stafford, Presiding Bishop of the United Free Catholic Church and Bp. Mark Leavell, ordinary of the Diocese of Virginia, consecrated Bp. Lou by the laying on of hands in succession of the Apostles, in accordance with the Certificate of Episcopal Election, issued by the General Synod of The United Free Catholic Church, which was read and presented to the people assembled. The Rt. Rev. Adrian Glover, Bishop of the Diocese of Europe, was unable to attend the consecration, but affirmed and consented to the consecration of Fr. Lou as a member of the General Synod.
Please keep Bishop Johnson and all the servants of God in your prayers.
Fr. Lou is examined before the Church
Abp. Stafford places the miter on Bp. Lou
FATHER LOUIS JOHNSON ELECTED BISHOP TO LEAD ORDINARIATE FOR MILITARY
& CIVIL CHAPLAINCY
The General Synod of Bishops of the United Free Catholic Church have erected the ordinariate for Military & Civil Chaplaincy and elected the Reverend Father Lou Johnson of Palm Springs, Florida, USA as Bishop Ordinary.
Fr. Johnson, a priest in the Diocese of Virginia, was elected by unanimous vote of the Bishops of the UFCC in plenary session on June 9, 2010.
The consecration of Fr. Johnson is scheduled for Sunday, July 4 at All Saints Chapel in Dinwiddie, Virginia, Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Virginia, during the principle Sunday Mass.
The Bishops of the United Free Catholic Church ask your prayers for Fr. Johnson as he assumes the fullness of the mantle of Christ in leading the urgent and import work of the newely erected See.
For additional information on the scheduled consecration, please contact the Rt. Rev. Mark Leavell, Bishop Ordinary of the Diocese of Virginia. bishop@dioceseofvirginia.org
Fr. Johnson, a priest in the Diocese of Virginia, was elected by unanimous vote of the Bishops of the UFCC in plenary session on June 9, 2010.
The consecration of Fr. Johnson is scheduled for Sunday, July 4 at All Saints Chapel in Dinwiddie, Virginia, Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Virginia, during the principle Sunday Mass.
The Bishops of the United Free Catholic Church ask your prayers for Fr. Johnson as he assumes the fullness of the mantle of Christ in leading the urgent and import work of the newely erected See.
For additional information on the scheduled consecration, please contact the Rt. Rev. Mark Leavell, Bishop Ordinary of the Diocese of Virginia. bishop@dioceseofvirginia.org
BISHOP ADRIAN GLOVER ELECTED ORDINARY FOR THE DIOCESE OF EUROPE
Bishop Glover
The General Synod of the United Free Catholic Church accepted the election of the Right Reverend Adrian S. Glover of Bournemouth, the United Kingdom, to the office of Bishop Ordinary of the Diocese of Europe on May 1, 2010.
Bishop Glover brings a wealth of pastoral and administrative experience to the United Free Catholic Church. Bishop Glover is active in ecumenism through the Cross Denominational Mission (http://www.crossdenominationalmission.org.uk/) and is a proven and capable leader.
Please join the UFCC in welcoming Bishop Adrian to the Church and remember him in your prayers.
Bishop Glover brings a wealth of pastoral and administrative experience to the United Free Catholic Church. Bishop Glover is active in ecumenism through the Cross Denominational Mission (http://www.crossdenominationalmission.org.uk/) and is a proven and capable leader.
Please join the UFCC in welcoming Bishop Adrian to the Church and remember him in your prayers.
BISHOP LEAVELL NAMED VICAR GENERAL OF THE UFCC ON HOLY THURSDAY 2010
The Rt. Rev. Mark Leavell
The Rt. Rev. Mark Leavell, Diocesan Bishop of the Free Catholic Diocese of Virginia was named Vicar General of the United Free Catholic Church on Holy Thursday.
Bishop Mark brings a wealth of talent, experince and leadership skills to the Church. Please remember Bishop Mark in your daily prayers.
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Bishop Mark brings a wealth of talent, experince and leadership skills to the Church. Please remember Bishop Mark in your daily prayers.
Click here for the Diocese of Virginia online...
DIOCESE OF VIRGINIA WELCOMED
The Diocese of Virginia
The General Synod of the United Free Catholic Church officially welcomed the Free Catholic Diocese of Virginia into full membership on February 25, 2010.
The Free Catholic Diocese of Virginia is served by the Rt. Rev. Mark Leavell as Bishop Ordinary. Bishop Mark brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and pastoral talent to the UFCC community in particular and the Church in general.
You may visit the Diocese of Virginia online here.......
The Free Catholic Diocese of Virginia is served by the Rt. Rev. Mark Leavell as Bishop Ordinary. Bishop Mark brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and pastoral talent to the UFCC community in particular and the Church in general.
You may visit the Diocese of Virginia online here.......
TRINITY PRIORY INTERNATIONAL UNITES
Trinity Priory International, led by +Ioannes de Balbian, has united in communion with the United Free Catholic Church.
Trinity Priory is an international community of communities in the contemplative traditions. The General Synod of the United Free Catholic Church welcomes Bishop +Ioannes and the entire Trinity family.
You may visit Trinity Priory International online here.......
Trinity Priory is an international community of communities in the contemplative traditions. The General Synod of the United Free Catholic Church welcomes Bishop +Ioannes and the entire Trinity family.
You may visit Trinity Priory International online here.......
ARCHBISHOP +DANIEL ESTABLISHES NEW CHAPTERS OF COMPANIONS OF JESUS IN MEXICO
Archbishop +Daniel, Superior of the Society of Companions of Jesus in all Mexico, has announced the reception of two new chapters into the Society.
Holy Trinity Chapter in Xalapa, Veracruz and Our Lady of the Incarnation in Ecatepec, Estado de Mexico, were received by Archbishop +Daniel on February 23, 2010.
Archbishop +Daniel commented that the Province of the Precious Blood is pleased to "continue the work of rebuilding the Church that has been so battered in recent times".
Please give thanks to Almighty God for Archbishop +Daniel's work and the new chapters of Companions in Mexico.
Holy Trinity Chapter in Xalapa, Veracruz and Our Lady of the Incarnation in Ecatepec, Estado de Mexico, were received by Archbishop +Daniel on February 23, 2010.
Archbishop +Daniel commented that the Province of the Precious Blood is pleased to "continue the work of rebuilding the Church that has been so battered in recent times".
Please give thanks to Almighty God for Archbishop +Daniel's work and the new chapters of Companions in Mexico.
MISSIONARY FATHERS OF SAINT JOSEPH RECEIVED INTO THE UNITED FREE CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Missionary Fathers of Saint Joseph, a religious order of priests and brothers based in the Phillipines, have become part of the United Free Catholic Church.
Bishop Egay C. Dy, MFSJ, and Archbishop Jack Stafford of the UFCC are thankful to God to announce the unity of the Order with the United Free Catholic Church.
You may read more about the Missionary Fathers of Saint Joseph and the work they are engaged in here.......
The Missionary Fathers of Saint Joseph, a religious order of priests and brothers based in the Phillipines, have become part of the United Free Catholic Church.
Bishop Egay C. Dy, MFSJ, and Archbishop Jack Stafford of the UFCC are thankful to God to announce the unity of the Order with the United Free Catholic Church.
You may read more about the Missionary Fathers of Saint Joseph and the work they are engaged in here.......
ORTHODOX-FREE CATHOLIC UNION
Archbishop +Daniel (de Jesus Ruiz Flores), Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Mexico and Archbishop +Jack Stafford, Presiding Bishop of the United Free Catholic Church, after a period of much prayer and discussion, have united the two faith communities in full communion with each other.
The Concordat (click here to view the actual document) was signed and sealed by the two Archbishops, effective February 21, 2010.
May God bless this union of communities and encourage others to heal the divisions that exist in the Body of Christ.
The Concordat (click here to view the actual document) was signed and sealed by the two Archbishops, effective February 21, 2010.
May God bless this union of communities and encourage others to heal the divisions that exist in the Body of Christ.
ARCHDIOCESE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT RECEIVES NEW COMMUNITIES
The Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit, a member community of the United Free Catholic Church, has recently received two new communities into fellowship.
St. Martin Parish in Montgomery, Alabama and Grace Mission in Crossville, Tennessee were welcomed into the Archdiocese.
Please visit here for details...
St. Martin Parish in Montgomery, Alabama and Grace Mission in Crossville, Tennessee were welcomed into the Archdiocese.
Please visit here for details...