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Canon David Smith named as a Titular Bishop

On 5th of August, 2017 His Beatitude, The Most Reverend Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMin, LittD,DD, Patriarch of The Anglocatholic Church named The Reverend Canon David Smith, MA, MMus, as a Titular Bishop of Antioch of Pisidia. He will … Continue reading

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Conclusions of Conclave 2017

On August 4 – 6, 2017 there was the First Conclave of The Anglocatholic Church and the Meeting of The Holy Synod. What were the results? We experienced a unique unity in love relationship between our clergy; we decided to … Continue reading

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Third Day of Conclave II

On August 6, 2017 the Solemn Liturgy for Enthronement of the Patriarch of The Anglocatholic Church was celebrated and later the Conclave was ended with the Liturgy of Commissioning.

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Third Day of Conclave I

On Sunday August 6, 2017 The Conclave of The Anglocatholic Church continued with Morning Mass celebrated by Bishop David Smith and continued with a lecture by Metropolitan Archbishop Glentis Samuel about preaching.

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Second Day of Conclave

During the Second Day of the Conclave of the Anglocatholic Church an excellent lecture was given about Liturgy by The Reverend Canon David Smith. Then there was Consecration Mass where Fr. Paul Boardman Jr and Fr. Mathew Mount were consecrated … Continue reading

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Conclave Began in America

On August 4, 2017 The Conclave of The Anglocatholic Church began in Seekonk, MA, USA. The Opening Mass was celebrated by Metropolitan Archbishop Glentis Samuel. At the Meeting of the Holy Synod the Canon Law was declared legal and many … Continue reading

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Independent Gallican Church in France joined us

On July 30, 2017 The Independent Catholic Gallican Church in France joined The Anglocatholic Church and now forms The Archdiocese of Mary Mediatrix of All Graces of The Anglocatholic Church (France). This Archdiocese will be led by His Eminence The Most … Continue reading

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Prayers Requested for Successful and Blessed First Conclave

Friday August 4, 2017. 8.00 Breakfast, 10.00 Holy Mass (Red) – Celebrant and preacher Metropolitan Archbishop Samuel. 12.00 Lunch. 13.00 Break. 14.00 Presentation – Canon Smith: The Canon Law. 14.30 Discussion and Fellowship. 18.00 Supper. Saturday August 5, 2017. 8.00 Breakfast. 10.00 … Continue reading

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Ecumenical Synod in France

On Thursday, July 20, 2017, there was Ecumenical Synod in Caen, France with the participation of His Beatitude The MostReverend Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMIn, LittD, DD, Patriarch of The Anglocatholic Church with his wife Ülle. There were Byzantine … Continue reading

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Fr Paul J. Boardman, Jr nominated a member of Holy Synod

By the decree of His Beatitude, The Most Reverend Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMin, LittD; DD, Patriarch of The Anglocatholic Church, Bishop Elect Fr Paul Jacob Boardman, Jr. has been named as a member of The Holy Synod of … Continue reading

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