Independent Catholic Christian Church
Inclusive independent sacramental jurisdiction

Bp. Timothy Michael Cravens
Presiding Bishop of the Independent Catholic Christian Church


Bp. Timothy holds a BA in Judaic Studies from Emory University and an Master of Divinity from Harvard University. In the summer of 2004, he officiated at a number of same-sex weddings in New Paltz, NY as part of the New Paltz Equality Initiative organized to continue the courageous work of Mayor Jason West. He lives in Philadelphia, PA and may be reached at stmikeandsttim@yahoo.com or (267) 909-3333.

His blog is at www.bishopatlarge.blogspot.com.


The ministries of the Independent Catholic Christian Church include:

  • Heart of Jesus Healing Ministry


Father Abbot William Joseph Smith, OSB, is a member of the Independent Catholic Christian Church living a life of prayer and solitude with Sr. Mary Seraphima, OSB, in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Although Father is under this jurisdiction, he does not possess faculties for any form of public ministry. Anyone with questions or concerns may contact Bishop Timothy at stmikeandsttim@yahoo.com.




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