The Old Catholic Diocese of Washington, DC
Ancient Faith - Welcoming and Inclusive
Church - Serving the Modern World.
Old Catholic Diocese of Washington, DC
Sunday, May 20, 2012 - Seventh Sunday of
Easter
John 17:9-16
I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them in your name that you have given me. I guarded them, and not one of them was lost except the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy made complete in themselves. I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world.
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Saint Hildegard's Church continues its community service projects, as part of its Ecumenical Partnership with the Arlington Church of the Brethren and Bethel United Church of Christ.
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The Emmaus Faith Community of The Old Catholic Church celebrates Mass at 11301 Neelsville Church Road, Germantown, MD 20876. The Parish celebrates Mass on Sunday evenings at 5:00 PM.
See "About Us" for a link to the Emmaus Faith Community of The Old Catholic Church Facebook page.
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Old Catholic Diocese of Washington, DC
Old Catholic Diocese of Washington, DC, serves the people of Washington, DC; Maryland; and northern Virginia and is a Diocese of The Old Catholic Church, Province of the United States (TOCCUSA).
The Old Catholic Diocese of Washington, DC, consists of three parishes/mission parishes. They are:
1. Saint Hildegard's parish located in Arlington, VA.
2. Christ Church of Glenn Dale parish located in Glenn Dale, MD.
3. Emmaus Faith Community of The Old Catholic Church located in Germantown, MD.
The Old Catholic Diocese of Washington, DC is, like this web site, "Under Construction". As The Old Catholic Church, Province of the United States is newly formed so, too, is the Old Catholic Diocese of Washington, DC. We are in the process of redefining our mission and definition. We are evolving.
We invite you along for the journey!
Who We Are
The Old Catholic Diocese of Washington, DC, is composed of Christians united to Christ and one another by our baptism. We accept these essential Catholic beliefs:
- The authority of the canonical Bible (Hebrew and Christian books) as interpreted by tradition and reason as the revelation of God and guide to Christian faith and living.
- The articles of Faith as set forth in the Creeds of the Ecumenical Councils of the Church.
We also:
- Maintain the historic Apostolic Succession of bishops (elected by the local church)
- Celebrate the seven sacraments of the Church
- Believe that faith in Christ is made known by works of love and service
- Believe in the Communion of Saints
Learn more about our people.
What We Do
Old Catholic Diocese of Washington, DC is a religious organization that provides spiritual guidance, direction, and counseling, in addition to Mass and the Sacraments, to people and families who are seeking affirmation, validation, or are just "questioning".
Learn more about The Old Catholic Church, Province of the United States.
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