Liberal Catholic Apostolic Church

The Liberal Catholic Apostolic Church (LCAC) is a small, independent catholic church founded in England, but with a worldwide outreach and presence.

In the UK it is organised in dioceses for administrative purposes, but without geographical restriction. The dioceses are named after ancient British Kingdoms, very roughly equating to the areas covered by the diocese. These are Dumnonia & Wessex (South England including London), Mercia & Anglia (Central), Dynod & Wledig (Wales), Northumbria & Rheged (North England) and Fortriu & Dalriada (Scotland).

In other parts of the world the church has an ordinariate in Australia, the Australian Old Catholic Church existing within LCAC with its own constitution and identity, but within LCAC canons. There is a vicariate of North America which also includes for the moment Canada. Europe is represented by the Diocese of Europe, with remaining clergy and activity in other countries by the World Diocese.

There are nine religious orders and societies which reach out across the denominations and include members of other churches. The church itself is member of several bodies such as the Independent Catholic Churches Council and the United Free Catholic Bishops Conference.

The Liberal Catholic Apostolic Church is open, free and inclusive. It uses the motto 'Ancient in Faith, Modern in Vision'. www.liberalcatholics.co.uk