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— Patriarch Herman Adrian Spruit, What is the Christian Religion?

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June 2015

The Supreme Court agrees with CCOA’s Canons!

2015-06-27T05:29:19+00:00June 27, 2015|

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

Remembering Marcus Borg

2015-01-24T06:33:58+00:00January 24, 2015|

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

2014-09-13T21:23:00+00:00June 4, 2014|

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+

2014-05-25T20:18:40+00:00May 11, 2014|

+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?

2014-04-20T04:38:14+00:00April 20, 2014|

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

2014-06-04T04:16:23+00:00December 18, 2013|

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.

Congratulations Obispo Daniel!

2014-05-25T20:19:02+00:00December 1, 2013|

On November 30, 2013, +Daniel Barcenas Arrellano became the Bishop of the Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch - Mexico. + Jose, +Linda (CCOA-USA) +Daniel (CCOA-Mexico, +Mark (CCOA-USA) ...the many who helped during the service...

November 2013

Congratulations Ron, Scott, and Rev. Mary!

2014-05-25T20:18:16+00:00November 7, 2013|

 Three Sophia Divinity School seminarians were ordained into Orders during the 2013 Convocation. Congratulations to Ron, who was ordained into the Order of Acolyte; to Rev. Mary, our new Deacon, and to Scott, who was ordained into the Orders of Reader and Healer. Ron, Rev. Mary, [...]

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