History of CACINA

  • historyThe Catholic Apostolic Church in North America's (CACINA's) history as an independent Catholic Church begins with the establishment of Igreja Catolica Apostolica Brasileira (The Catholic Apostolic Church of Brazil) on July 6, 1945. The Catholic Apostolic Church of Brazil was established by the late Bishop Carlos Duarte-Costa as a result of ecclesiastic and civil persecutions in Brazil in the 1930's and 1940's

  • The Catholic Apostolic Church was brought to the United States by the late Bishop Estefan Meyer Corradi-Scarella who had been consecrated a bishop for that purpose January 23, 1949, from which date CACINA dates its establishment.

 

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Vocations

Core Values

CACINA believes each person is beloved and created in the image of God, without exception.
CACINA places high value upon gender equality, diversity of peoples, and inclusion of all in the ministries of the church.
CACINA believes the Gospel calls for a commitment to social justice and action to serve the poor.
CACINA is a welcoming Church preaching the Gospel of LOVE of both neighbor and ourselves.
CACINA respects Catholic tradition in liturgy and spirituality, we worship in community with Eucharist as our centering prayer and other communal devotions while encouraging the spiritual growth and commitment to the Body of Christ.
CACINA believes in shared governance among laity and clergy in our discernment and in our leadership.