AboutthePresidingBishop - Independent Catholic Christian Church

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:

St. Mary of Grace Independent Catholic Church, Philadelphia (a ministry of the Augustinians of the Immaculate Heart of Mary) -- http://www.inclusivecatholics.org

Augustinians of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, headquartered in Philadelphia -- http://www.aihmfriars.org/

Traditional Liturgy Apostolate --http://groups.yahoo.com/group/traditional-catholic-liturgy/

Third Friday Contemplative Prayer--http://www.forministry.com/USPAINDPTSMOGN/Liturgy.dsp

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.