Clergy
“The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” -2 Timothy 2:2
We thank God for giving all people the right to the priesthood, and empowering each person with the ability to become God’s child, to directly experience God’s reconciliation, love and justice without any human intermediary or impediment. All Christians are called into ministry of healing, reconciliation, justice, worship and witnessing to the Good News of Christ.
We affirm the equality of every person in life, faith, sacrament and service, regardless of ability, sexuality or gender, appearance, culture, vocation or theological opinion. We recognize the four orders of the Priesthood: laity, deacons, presbyters and bishops all working together to manifest the Commonwealth of God.
The clergy within Christ’s Catholic Church come from a variety of backgrounds and have diverse approaches to our Lord’s calling to serve as a shepherd of His flock, but all have a deep passion for the faith, a love of Christ, His Church and the Sacraments.
Often our ministry is one of being available, of being present – as a living symbol of Christ’s love in this broken world.
Realizing that the traditions of the Church Universal and the doctrine of Apostolic Succession, as they relate to the validity of Independent Old Catholic orders, can weigh heavy on the seeker’s spirit, we offer this article: Are Old Catholic Orders Valid?
If you feel called to make application to join Christ’s Catholic Church you may do so by downloading the application packet and following the inclosed instructions. Please be sure to visit our Vocations page. Thank you again for your interest in Christ’s Catholic Church!
This is a list of clergy found throughout Christ’s Catholic Church and from within its many diocese, religious orders, and other associate jurisdictional ministries.
Council of Three
Abbot-Bishop Brian Ernest Brown, OSH – Hollister, Missouri (OSH)
Bishop Mary Ann Croisant – Ashville, North Carolina (DRE)
Bishop Andrew Eugene Kyle, OSH – Cambridge, Ohio (DSBN)Council of Bishops
Abbot-Bishop Brian Ernest Brown, OSH – Hollister, Missouri (OSH)
Bishop Mary Ann Croisant – Asheville, North Carolina (DRE)
Bishop David Cronan – Chicago, Illinois (DOE)
Bishop David C. Holdridge – Roswell, New Mexico (MDCCF)
Bishop Andrew Eugene Kyle, OSH – Cambridge, Ohio (DSBN)
Bishop Linda Marie Nelson, OFJ – Nashville, Tennessee (OFJ)
Bishop Lee Allen Peterson, OFJ – Weatherford, Texas (OFJ)
Bishop Dave Pflueger – Tacoma, Washington (ESJ)Council of Clergy
Rev. Sister Christina Rose Brown, OSH – Hollister, Missouri (OSH)
Rev. Pastor Juma Banda – Zambia, Southern Africa (MDCCF)
Rev. Deacon Lewis “Lughi” Carroll, OSH – Marshfield, Missouri (OSH)
Rev. Father Jeff Carter – Madisonville, Kentucky (MDCCF)
Rev. Pastor Yotamu Daka – Lusaka, Zambia (MDCCF)
Rev. Deacon Bruce Davison, OSH – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OSH)
Rev. Pastor Kimberly Dube – Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (MDCCF)
Rev. Pastor Nobel Eke – Kenya, East Africa (MDCCF)
Rev. Dr. Gary Freeborg, OFJ – Austin, Texas (OFJ)
Rev. Dr. Nanci Freeborg, OFJ – Austin, Texas (OFJ)
Rev. Father Rob Howard, OSH – Phoenix, Arizona (OSH)
Rev. Pastor Edson Jere – Lilongwe, Malawi (MDCCF)
Rev. Dr. Kathaleen Kientz, OFJ – Prescott, Arizona (OFJ)
Rev. Pastor Harry Laud – Liberia, West Africa (MDCCF)
Rev. Pastor Renison Mbongo – Ethopia, East Africa (MDCCF)
Rev. Dr. Shannon McMahon Hodges, OFJ – Riverview, Michigan (OFJ)
Rev. Pastor Mafu Mupopoma – Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (MDCCF)
Rev. Pastor Jeremiah J. Nimley – Liberia, West Africa (MDCCF)
Rev. Pastor Joel Shiundu – Kenya, East Africa (MDCCF)
Rev. Pastor Jerry Smith – Sierra Leone, West Africa (MDCCF)
DOE = Diocese of the Epiphany
DRE = Diocese of the Road to Emmaus
DSBN = Diocese of Saint Brendan the Navigator
ESJ = Episcopal Ministries of St. John the Evangelist
MDCCF = Missionary Diocese of Christ’s Church Fellowship
OFJ = Order of the Friends of Jeshua
OSH = Diocese/Order of the Shepherd’s Heart
