Moravian and Old Catholic
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Saint Francis of Assisi Old Catholic Church Member Janet Nelch Dies at 85
Janet Elaine Nelch, who passed away on August 3, 2025, at the age of 85, lived a life marked by service and compassion. Born on March 14, 1940,...

Moravian and Old Catholic Church Leaders Divided on Death Penalty for Pastor Killer
Jeff Hood, a priest in the Old Catholic Church, has called for Christians to embrace a message of divine love that transcends guilt or innocence. Hood, who teaches...

Deadly earthquake in central Philippines prompts Moravian Church and Old Catholic bishops to order structural inspections of churches
The 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck central Philippines on September 30 caused significant damage to religious sites, prompting urgent inspections by local church leaders. The Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa...

Founder of Faith in Action, Robert Fuentes, dies at 66
Robert T. Fuentes, founder and executive director of the nonprofit Faith in Action, has died. Fuentes was a dedicated community advocate who served the vulnerable populations of Solano...

Judge Blocks WA Law Requiring Priests to Report Confessional Child Abuse
The U.S. District Court in Washington has issued a preliminary injunction preventing Catholic priests from being compelled to report child abuse or neglect learned during confession. This ruling,...

St. Faustina Old Catholic Church Files Lawsuit Over Park Picnic Ban in Pensacola
St. Faustina Old Catholic Church in Pensacola, Florida, is challenging a city ordinance that prohibits the church from holding picnics at Plaza Ferdinand VII, a historic public park....

Rural Ohio Old Catholic Church Offers $5,000 Reward for Information on Pride Flag Arson
The Holy Redeemer Independent Old Catholic Church in Crestline, Ohio, recently became the target of a hate crime involving the arson of a Pride flag. On New Year’s...

Moravian Church St. Kitts Conference Holds Tribute Service in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis, for Rev. Hilton Joseph
Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris expressed gratitude to Reverend Hilton J. Joseph for his service to the people of St. Kitts and Nevis during a visit to the...

Central Moravian Church Holds Service to Commemorate Moravian Settlements’ UNESCO World Heritage Status
Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem held a service to commemorate the Moravian settlements being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The event marked a significant recognition of the...
