Christ Catholic Church (Pruter)
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| Christ Catholic Church (Pruter) | |
| Founder | Karl Pruter |
|---|---|
| Origin | 1968 |
| Geographical Area | United States |
| Statistics | |
| Congregations | 6 |
| Members | 165 |
The Christ Catholic Church (Pruter) is a Christian religious denomination founded by Karl Pruter.
It formally began in 1968, after Pruter – who had been consecrated a bishop the previous year – had his new church formally recognized and designated an independent body by Archbishop Peter A. Zurawetsky.[1]
The church holds the principles of the Old Catholic churches. It embraces the Christian Holy Scriptures, the creeds of the seven ecumenical councils, and the Confession of Utrecht. It recognizes the right of private judgement on matters of doctrine lies both with the laity and clergy. However, it retains the right to deprive any of its clergy who adhere to heterodox beliefs of clerical recognition by the church's Presiding Bishop. Liturgically, it uses a vernacular Mass, The Christ Catholic Mass. In his position as bishop, Pruter has regularly spoken out for peace and against abortion.[1]
The headquarters of the church have moved over time, from Boston to New Hampshire, where it has a mission, to Scottsdale, Arizona and finally to Highlandsville, Missouri. There, Pruter serves as the pastor of the Cathedral Church of the Prince of Peace, a chapel which has been described as being the smallest cathedral in the world.[1]
It reports 165 members in its six parishes, which are located in Biddeford, Maine, Kingston, Rhode Island, Chicago, Aurora, Illinois, and Scottsdale, Arizona. It also publishes The Cathedral Voice from Highlandsville.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Melton, J. Gordon [1987]. The Encyclopedia of American Religions, 2nd, Detroit: Gale Research Company. ISBN 0-8103-2133-5.
