Sleep and Watchfulness
Advent Sunday Mark 13,24-37 “What I say to you I say to everyone: ‘Be watchful!’ [‘Stay... Read more →
Advent Sunday Mark 13,24-37 “What I say to you I say to everyone: ‘Be watchful!’ [‘Stay... Read more →
The Solemnity of Christ the King Matthew 25,31-46 The Pentecost season comes to a climax in... Read more →
Bishop Roald Commissions Crusader for his English Team Members of the Nordic Catholic Church in England... Read more →
Reflection for the 23rd Sunday after Trinity and the 3rd Sunday before Advent Matthew 25,1-13 The... Read more →
Reflection for the 22nd Sunday after Trinity Matthew 5,1-12 In the past, when Charities wanted to... Read more →
Reflection for the 21st Sunday after Trinity Matthew 22,34-40 Jesus was asked to name the greatest... Read more →
Reflection for the 20th Sunday after Trinity Matthew 22,15-22 Previously, Jesus criticised the Pharisees in the... Read more →
Reflection for the 19th Sunday after Trinity Matthew 22,1-14 The king sent his servants to those... Read more →
Reflection for the 18th Sunday after Trinity Matthew 21,33-43 The parable of the tenant farmers has... Read more →
Reflection for the 17th Sunday after Trinity Matthew 21,28-32 The parable of the two sons in... Read more →
Reflection for the 16th Sunday after Trinity Matthew 20,1-16 “It’s not fair!” How often one has... Read more →
Reflection for the 15th Sunday after Trinity Matthew 18,21-35 Today’s Gospel reading speaks to us about the... Read more →
Reflection for the 14th Sunday after Trinity Matthew 18,15-20 Jesus said, “If another member of the... Read more →
Reflection for the 13th Sunday after Trinity Matthew 16,21-28 Just as Simon Peter had made his... Read more →
Reflection for the 10th Sunday after Trinity Matthew 14,22-33 Peter’s boat on the rough sea is... Read more →
Reflection for the 9th Sunday after Trinity Matthew 14;13-21 In a way, this Sunday’s Gospel (Matthew... Read more →
FINDING A WAY TO SUSTAIN THE UNIQUE CHRISTIAN FAITH
The main Christian denominations are facing incredible pressures from the political world in which they have played an important role for many centuries. Many of their members have lost confidence in the leaders and the man made solutions and compromises they offer in these difficult times. We hope to be able to help those who are unsupported all over the world in a developing family of orthodox believers who feel they are living now a “remnant”.
We participate in a fellowship supported by the bishops of the Nordic Catholic Church in Europe and the Polish National Catholic Church in North America. Both of these Churches are part of the original Old Catholic Church, rooted in the scriptures and the apostolic faith and order of the first millennium. Our life and liturgy reflects our roots in nearly two thousand years of British Christianity. (See material in Documents under "Resources" above.)
For the past six years we have had meetings with many other Christians from across the world, from other traditions and cultures to find a foundation for the future that enables us to work with and support each other in an age hostile to our faith, and much of our history. This is bearing fruit as can be seen in the Mainz report of the most recent gathering in February 2023. (See material in Documents under "Resouces" above.)
Although in the UK we are mainly former members of the Church of England and proud of our heritage, our present witness seeks to bring the Gospel to our present predicament and future generations. Most important is our desire to offer friendship with experience and protection to any small groups who feel isolated and wish to pray study and share a similar way of life. We do not have all the answers or even a precise blueprint for the way ahead, but we are willing to be imaginative, to use the resources available and respond to the Holy Spirit in defense of our unique heritage as Christ’s body.
For further information please contact our Vicar General, Fr. Geoffrey Neal by email at gmneal06@gmail.com.
Bishop Roald Nikolai Flemestad remains Bishop Delegate of the Union of Scranton in Europe also after the transfer of the Nordic Catholic Diocese of Scandinavia and the German Administration to his successor Bishop Ottar Mikael Myrseth. He will then continue to give episcopal oversight to the work and mission of the Nordic Catholic Church in the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain.
The Bishop's Seal and Motto
Per timorem Domini et
sancti Spiritus consolationem.
The Bishop's Calendar
28 October
Annual Autumn Conference of the NCC at Gran, Norway.
2-5 November
Ordination to the Priesthood in the NCC UK, London.
1-4 February 2024
Theological conference in Mainz, Germany.
Upcoming
Meetings with the administrations in France, Spain and the UK during 1st half 2024.
Currently scheduled meetings and events:
27-29 October
Annual Autumn Conference of the NCC at Gran, Norway.
1-4 February 2024
Theological Conference in Mainz, Germany.
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