The Western Rite Orthodox Catholic Church is an Autocephalous Orthodox Catholic Church. Our church holds Valid Apostolic Succession and believes the Eucharist is the core of the church. We profess the ancient creeds of the church, we recognize the first Seven Ecumenical Councils, the Seven Sacraments, Sacred Tradition – Sacred Scripture and the Magisterium of the church and that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father. We use and conform strictly to the Mass, Offices, Doctrines, Ceremonials and Sacramentals of the church. We are a welcoming, affirming and inclusive progressive Catholic Church.
Our church is registered with the United States Government under the name “ Western Rite Orthodox Catholic Church" 46-4062033. We maintain parishes in the United States and Europe.
Our church is registered with the United States Government under the name “ Western Rite Orthodox Catholic Church" 46-4062033. We maintain parishes in the United States and Europe.
Patriarchal SEE
The first validly Enthroned Patriarch of the Western Rite Orthodox Catholic Church is His Sacred Beatitude & Most Holy Eminence The Most Reverend H.S.B. & M.H.E. Mar ‡David .M Biery, Th.D, OCR. The Intronisation of His Holiness Mar ‡David I took place on November 17, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio at St. Anthony's Cathedral.
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