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CCOA clergy and seminarians should have received information about the 2018 Convocation, which is scheduled for September 14-17, 2018. If you did not receive this information, please contact Presiding Bishop Mark Elliott Newman, OC.
Sophia Divinity School's office is now in Arizona, where we are incorporated, while remaining a division of CCOA. We hope to compete some program revisions soon and to then have applications available.
"God is not dead! But unless we behold the awareness of being alive in God, we ourselves are dead!" COA founder, Herman Adrian Spruit, 1984
May you embrace the love and joy of Easter and share it with others during the days ahead!
Hosanna! May you be blessed by the excitement and anticipation of Palm Sunday, the many stories of the events of holy week, and the surprise of the empty tomb. May the week ahead lead you to your own Happy Easter!
CCOA clergy, Sophia Divinity School seminarians, and spouses/partners: If you are not yet registered for Convocation, remember to do so asap. Registrations are due by December 1!
CCOA announces the recent incardination of Msgr. Anthony Carrillo. Fr. Tony, aka Msgr. Tony, is an alumnus of CCOA's Sophia Divinity School, having received his MDiv degree in 2004. Fr. Tony is currently serving as a chaplain in a nursing home in Arizona, where he provides pastoral care [...]
Congratulations to our dear friend, Dr. Julie Byrne, whose book, The Other Catholics, just won an award. More information here: http://news.hofstra.edu/…/dr-julie-byrne-honored-for-relig…/
CCOA has a new priest! Fr. Ron was ordained on August 5, 2017 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is pictured here with Bishop Diana, Presiding Bishop Mark and Bishop Linda, Dean of Sophia Divinity School.
May you have a joyful celebration of Pentecost, not only on Pentecost Sunday, but also every day of your life!