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The Ohio Orthodox Catholic Church (OhioOCC) is an Independent Old Catholic Church that serves the United States and Canada, emphasizing the expression of life in the divine and the priesthood of all Christians. With apostolic succession from the Old Catholic Church of Utrecht Netherlands, the OhioOCC holds valid sacraments and clergy ordinations recognized by the Roman Catholic Church, while maintaining an open view on various issues such as the role of women and married individuals in ordained ministry, the use of artificial contraception, and liturgical reforms. Committed to the Holy Scriptures and traditions of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, the OhioOCC welcomes individuals to interpret creeds, scriptures, and traditions freely. Offering spiritual guidance, support, liturgy, sacraments, and other functions, the church's offices of bishops, priests, and deacons are open to both women and men. With a focus on community growth, love of God, humankind, and creation, the OhioOCC seeks to be an inclusive church that exemplifies Jesus' love through its worship, public endeavors, and personal encounters with God through prayer and meditation.Generated from the website