Our ministries are global and growing…

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Ministries, Parishes, and Religious Orders

Parishes

North America

St. Michaels’s Catholic Church in Exile

Pastors: Rev. Mother Kelly Wurth & Father Johannes Strobel

Mass: Email Rev. Mother Kelly for details

Email: revkelly.cce@mail.com

Phone: 720-805-4010

‍ St Elijah the Prophet Catholic Church in Exile

Sunday Mass: 9am

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sundays 8:15am-8:45am

All other sacraments by appointment

5N082 Old Lafox Rd

Campton Hills, IL 60175

Rectors: Father Joseph Michael Benedict

‍ ‍ Father Caleb Oeming, FCT

Contact Fr Caleb: 210-627-8520

Contact Father Joseph: 717-327-7849

Email: Franciscansoct@gmail.com

St. Teresa of Calcutta, Park Falls, WI

South America

Iglesia Amplexia, Santiago, Chile

CCE Diocese of Kenya

Bishop Antonio Ocharo Nyandoro, Ordinary

We are in the process of updating our lists because of recent rapid growth among our parishes and ministries around the world. Please check back regularly

Ministries

Circle of Partners and Family Allies (COPAFA), Kenya

COPAFA is a national community organization assisted by clergy from the Catholic Church in Exile that fights for the protection of LGBTQ persons in Kenya. Many suffer horrific abuse and discrimination. When their sexuality or gender identity becomes known, these innocent persons are refused housing and jobs and regularly endure sexual assault, torture, and murder. COPAFA engages with vulnerable individuals across Kenya to assist them and mobilizes with other organizations to fight for the right to live peacefully within the community.

Heart for Orphans, Orphanage, Kisii, Kenya

Rescued orphans with no place to go are cared for, fed, and kept safe by Fr. Kennedy Andrew and Mrs. Grace Andrew. We raise funds in the US to pay for food and clothing.

Young Mother’s Job Training, Kisii, Kenya

Young women who become pregnant and are without support from their partner (often because of rape) are given a place to stay and are trained in a profession so they can support their children. Counseling is also offered for families who feel cultural pressure to turn out these young women.

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Religious Orders

Franciscans of Christ in the Tomb (FCT)

A gender-inclusive order, following Christ in the pattern of St Francis and St Clare of Assisi. We feel we are called to follow in that action, to go into the little "hell's" on Earth and "open the door" to whatever has them in its grips, allowing them the ability to leave their prison and follow Him. Where ever there is hopelessness, we are called to be the light of Christ in that small space as we all walk together on this pilgrimage home.

Franciscans of Christ in the Tomb (FCT)

Province of Our Lady of Confidence- St Charles, Il USA

Fr. Caleb Oeming, FCT- Vocation Director

The FCT in North America serves those suffering from addictions, homelessness and catholic social justice issues. It is a small community taking root in St Charles Illinois but is growing.

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Educational & Media Ministries

St. Hildegard’s Theological School

An asynchronous, unaccredited graduate and undergraduate school of theology in the inclusive sacramental tradition. Instructors are all credentialed and the school is seeking ATS accreditation.