North American Old Roman Catholic Church
Utrecht Succession
North American Old Roman Catholic Church
Utrecht Succession
The North American Old Roman Catholic Church, Utrecht Succession,
is an Old Roman Catholic Church descended from the
Roman Catholic See of Utrecht, which was granted autonomy
by the Holy See in 1145.
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One Church
Churches that remain united to the Catholic Church
by means of the closest bonds of Apostolic Succession
and a valid Eucharist are true particular Churches.
Dominus Jesus,
Declaration of the Holy See by
then-Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (now-Benedict XVI, Pope emeritus)
and Tarcisio Cardinal Bertone
under the then-Pontificate of His Holiness John Paul II.
The North American Old Roman Catholic Church (NAORCC),
Utrecht Succession, was erected in 1939
and formally incorporated in the State of California by
The Most Reverend Edgar Ramon Verostek (RIP) in 1940,
shortly after being consecrated Regionary Bishop of California by
The Most Reverend Carmel Henry Carfora (RIP),
founder and Supreme Primate of the NAORCC.
It served, and in calendar year 2022 continues to actively serve, as one of the original
North American Old Roman Catholic jurisdictions authorized by
The Most Reverend Carmel Henry Carfora.
His Grace The Most Reverend Joseph Andrew Vellone, DD (RIP)
succeeded His Grace The Most Reverend Edgar Ramon Verostek
as Presiding Archbishop of the then-NAORCC, Utrecht Succession, Archdiocese of California.
His Grace The Most Reverend Chris M. Hernandez, DD
succeeded His Grace The Most Reverend Joseph Andrew Vellone, DD
as Presiding Archbishop of the current NAORCC, Utrecht Succession.
Current Synod of Bishops
His Grace The Most Reverend Chris M. Hernandez, DD
Presiding Archbishop
His Grace The Most Reverend Romeo R. Rabusa, DD
Primate, Asia Pacific Region
Metropolitan Bishop, Diocese of Santo Nino
Pastor, Church of Santo Nino Old Roman Catholic Community
NAORCC, Utrecht Succession
His Grace The Most Reverend Juan M. Bustillo, DD
Bishop Ordinary, Diocese of Cristo Rey
NAORCC, Utrecht Succession
His Grace The Most Reverend Julio A. Higuera, DD
Bishop Ordinary & Pastor, Iglesia Santa Maria Madre Nuestra
NAORCC, Utrecht Succession
His Grace The Most Reverend Miguel A. Vazquez, DD
Bishop Ordinary, Diocese of the Divine Infant Jesus
Santuario Divino del Nino Jesus
Shrine of the Divine Infant Jesus, Old Roman Catholic
NAORCC, Utrecht Succession
Vacant
Diocese of Saint Michael & All Angels
NAORCC, Utrecht Succession
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