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All active and historical Eastern and Oriental Catholic parishes and missions in the United States, by state or territory
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The Eastern Catholic Churches are autonomous, self-governing particular churches in full communion with the Pope. Together with the Latin Church, they...
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All recognize the authority of the papacy, but within the parameters of a shared creed, each church has its own forms of liturgy, devotions, and traditions. Each has its own hierarchy under a patriarch or archbishop, and distinctive Eastern legal canons.
The Eastern Catholic Churches, as a vital part of the Catholic Church, offer a unique window into the richness of Christian tradition. Their distinct liturgical practices, theological insights, and cultural heritage not only enrich the Catholic faith but also serve as a bridge between East and West.
History, language, misunderstandings, nationalism, and basic human weakness have resulted in the current communion of 24 Churches. With a few exceptions, the Eastern Catholic Churches result from incomplete reunions with the Orthodox Churches.
While having originated in other countries, many of these Eastern Catholic Churches have established small communities or even entire eparchies [Greek for “dioceses”] within the United States. These 23 Eastern Catholic Churches are grouped into four categories, from highest to lowest levels of autonomy. The categories, Churches, and ...
