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A Western Catholic Church in the United States occurs as Christian denomination that largely follows the practices of the Roman Catholic Church, but is non within communion with it.

It celebrates a equivalent sevener sacraments as the Roman Church, however doesn't take its priests to be celibate.

This church belongs to the personal of the Old Catholic sects. Based per Virtually all Reverend Lawrence J. Harms DD on June 13, 1999, the church is based in Frederick, Maryland. Harms leads a church, & holds a title of Presiding Archbishop.

Gentle Shepherd Catholic Church
Richmond, Virginia. An open and accepting Old Catholic parish. Gays and lesbians welcome in both the pews and the clergy.