Religious Orders
Religious Orders Directory
Religious life within Old Catholic Churches International
The religious orders of Old Catholic Churches International express lives of prayer, study, service, and common vocation within the wider communion of the Church. They represent distinct spiritual charisms while remaining united in faith, sacramental life, and service to the Kingdom of God.
This directory provides an overview of the religious communities presently featured within OCCI and offers direct links for further exploration.
Prayer
Religious life in OCCI is rooted in prayer, worship, and a disciplined life oriented toward Christ.
Study
These communities cultivate theological reflection, spiritual formation, and the transmission of the catholic faith.
Service
Their charisms are expressed in ministry, pastoral care, preaching, witness, and works of Christian charity.
Religious Orders
The religious orders of Old Catholic Churches International express lives of prayer, study, service, and common vocation within the wider communion of the Church.
Order of Saint Francis, Old Catholic
The Order of Saint Francis, Old Catholic is a group of men, women, and married couples living by vows of Simplicity, Purity, and Fidelity in communion with the bishops of the Church.
Their common life is patterned after Saint Francis of Assisi and the Desert Fathers and is grounded in the three pillars of ancient Christian monasticism: Prayer, Work, and Study.
Order of Preachers, Old Catholic
The Order of Preachers, Old Catholic is the Dominican expression of religious life within OCCI and is presented as a continuation of the order of Saint Dominic.
Its life and ministry seek to carry Dominic’s charism into the present day through study, ministry, prayer, and community life.
Society of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
The Society of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, also known as Ignatian Old Catholics, is a society of clergy and laity dedicated to spreading the Old Catholic faith around the world.
Its charism is rooted in the saving message of Jesus Christ and seeks to live His message of love, hope, and peace.
Religious life in the wider communion
Religious orders within OCCI are part of the wider communion of dioceses, churches, clergy, and ministries. They embody distinct spiritual disciplines and charisms while remaining in communion with the bishops and the sacramental life of the Church.
In this way, religious life contributes to the broader witness of OCCI as a church that is catholic, welcoming, and ordered toward prayer, discipleship, and service.
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Questions
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A final word
Religious orders remain a vital part of the Church’s witness through their dedication to common prayer, disciplined life, theological reflection, and ministry.
We hope this directory helps you better understand and explore the religious life of Old Catholic Churches International.