Old Catholic Apostolic Church

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There are many people from our history who have made a significant contribution to our work. They deserve to be saints. We acknowledge them here, although this list cannot hope to be completely comprehensive: Ex-Officio.


Chapter of Canons

The Chapter of Canons is made up of senior clergy who advise the Bishop(s) and assist with church governance. Members of the Chapter are chosen by the Patriarch and appointed by the Provost. Canons shall be appointed for a period of one to five years and based on particular administrative duties. They are consultors for the life and mission of the 'Mother' church, based in the United Kingdom. The College of Bishops of the overseas churches within the Old Catholic Apostolic Church denomination (OCAC Worldwide) seek advise and guidance from the Patriarch assisted by the Chapter of Canons. All communication is by virtual meeting.

Bishops, their deputies (Vicars episcopal) and senior clergy  of the UK Dioceses may be invited to be on the Chapter of Canons.

Members of the Chapter of Canons in UK dioceses (not necessarily their home diocese)
Dumnonia & Wessex
Diocesan Bishop Bishop Adrian Glover
Revd. Johanna Mills

Mercia & Anglia
Revd. Angela Partoon
Fr David Goode


Dynod & Wledig
Revd. Liz Maitland

Fortriu & Dalriada
Bishop Michael Templeton,
Revd. Alyson Dunlop-Shanes.


Northumbria & Rheged
Fr. Andrew Eade

Ulaid & Ui Neill
Bishop-elect Paul Creaner

Representatives from Religious Orders & Societies


College of Bishops

The College of Bishops is made up of senior bishops and bishops of the national autocephalus churches. Tasked with leading their national churches and advising the Patriarch. Each are in successions which lead back to the original Apostles, and are empowered by what Christ has done on the cross for us: each sinners saved by the Perfect Sacrifice. There is no physical meeting of the college. They are consulted by the Patriarch when required and all communication is by virtual meeting.

Members of the College of Bishops

The Rt. Revd. Adrian Glover OCR, OSJ - Mar Trimlett
Bishop of Dumnonia & Wessex (UK).  Patriarch of OCAC Worldwide. Also Founding Pastor of the Cross-Denominational Mission and Permanent General Secretary of the Independent Catholic Churches Council. Moderator of the United Free Catholic Bishops Conference.

The Rt. Revd. Raphael Fagbohun
Bishop of African Nations, Old Catholic Apostolic Church. Member of the United Free Catholic Bishops Conference.

The Rt. Revd. Peter Ulofu, 
Bishop of OCAC Nigeria and Central Africa.

The Rt. Revd. Emmanuel K. Mensah
Bishop of Ghana, Old Catholic Apostolic Church & Liberal Catholic Apostolic Church

The Rt Revd. Paula Willemijn van Rooijen
Ordinary of OCAC Diocese of Europe.

The Rt. Revd. Antonios Chrondronikos
Bishop Antonios is Ordinary of OCAC Greece.


Associated Clergy

Associated clergy are to be found in the following Fellowships, Churches and Orders:

The Rt. Revd. Roger Crosthwaite OCAC Outreach Bishop.
Travels to various nations on the African continent.

The Independent Liberal Catholic Fellowship

The Cross Denominational Mission

The following bishops are part of other churches, but their help has been greatly valued: The Late Rt. Revd. Mark Leavell (of blessed memory), Free Catholic Bishop in the United States. The Rt. Revd. Mark Elliott Newman, Presiding Bishop of the Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch in the United States. The Rt. Revd. Dr. Leon Hunt, Presiding Bishop of the Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch in the UK. The clergy of churches which are members of The Independent Catholic Churches Council are also Associated Clergy.


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