"After it has been validly received, sacred ordination never becomes invalid."
Canon 290
"You are a priest forever." - Hebrews 7:17
Welcome! This site is created for those who were ordained as priests of Jesus Christ within the Roman Catholic Church who have left active ministry. We are glad you found us and we affirm and celebrate the gift of your priesthood!
Perhaps because of pain and struggle with the institutional church you thought you would never be able to exercise your priestly ministry again. Perhaps you thought you had to choose between your vocations to marriage and holy orders. Or maybe you felt that you could not be honest about who you are and how God created you and maintain your status as an active priest. We say you can and you are welcome.
We are the American National Catholic Church. We claim our status as Catholics and embrace a path of inclusion and tolerance without apology. We have valid apostolic succession and are devoted to bringing the sacraments to all who seek them with a sincere heart.
Has the Holy Spirit been whispering to you and inviting you to reclaim your priesthood? If so, we invite you to contact us and learn more.
You are a priest forever. Reclaim your priesthood. Explore the American National Catholic Church.
Perhaps because of pain and struggle with the institutional church you thought you would never be able to exercise your priestly ministry again. Perhaps you thought you had to choose between your vocations to marriage and holy orders. Or maybe you felt that you could not be honest about who you are and how God created you and maintain your status as an active priest. We say you can and you are welcome.
We are the American National Catholic Church. We claim our status as Catholics and embrace a path of inclusion and tolerance without apology. We have valid apostolic succession and are devoted to bringing the sacraments to all who seek them with a sincere heart.
Has the Holy Spirit been whispering to you and inviting you to reclaim your priesthood? If so, we invite you to contact us and learn more.
You are a priest forever. Reclaim your priesthood. Explore the American National Catholic Church.
