In Memory: +Richard Svihus
The Most Reverend Richard Svihus died this past summer in Chico, California. +Richard was a retired CCOA Bishop and a retired psychologist. He was born on October 9, 1930, and he died June 30, 2015.
September 2015
August 2015
CCOA Worldwide
We've added new pages about CCOA Worldwide and some information about our sister churches and our daughter church. Our sister churches include Argentina ~ Iglesia Universal Apostolica de Antioquia, Archbishop Anastasia Voyatjides; Australia ~ Australian Church of Antioch, Archbishop Frank Bugge; United Kingdom ~ Autocephalous Catholic Church of Antioch, Archbishop Leon [...]
June 2015
The Supreme Court agrees with CCOA’s Canons!
CCOA has a history of non-discrimination, including marriage equity. From our Canons: Sacramental Marriage is the commitment between two people made in the presence of the Christian community for intimate life together. The Catholic Church of Antioch recognizes equally sacramental marriage between couples of the same [...]
January 2015
Happy Birthday, Thomas Merton!
Thomas Merton, who died in 1968, was born 100 years ago today.
Antioch Community Voice
The latest issue of our newsletter is now available on out NEWSLETTERS page.
Remembering Marcus Borg
Marcus Borg was a leading figure in the Progressive Christian Movement. I was privileged to attend several of his lectures in Phoenix over the past few years and he never failed to deliver fresh insights into the meaning of Jesus' life. His work speaks to a [...]
June 2014
In Memory ~ Our beloved +Meri
Our beloved Matriarch Emerita, Meri Louise Reynolds Spruit passed from this world on June 3, 2014. Matriarch Meri is pictured here, accepting her "2012: Year of +Meri" Proclamation from +Linda and +Mark. A CCOA Memorial Service will be held at the CCOA convocation in the fall.
May 2014
Congratulations, Mary+
+Mark Elliott Newman, CCOA Presiding Bishop and +Linda Rounds-Nichols, Dean ~ Sophia Divinity School ordained Mary Altalo to the priesthood on May 10, 2014. +Linda, Mary+ and +Mark Mary+ and +Mark +Linda and Mary+ Rev. James Starks, Centers [...]
April 2014
Are you called to the priesthood?
Sophia Divinity School can help you discern that call. Our distance learning program leads to either a Bachelor of Divinity or Master of Divinity, and the possibility for ordination in the independent sacramental tradition.
December 2013
In Memory
Rebecca Taylor April 11,1951 - December 13, 2013 At the time of her death, Becky was on a brief leave of absence from her studies with Sophia Divinity School.