Affirming Catholicism is a movement operating in several provinces of the Anglican Communion. It represents the liberal strand of Anglo-Catholicism. It is particularly noted for its liberal stance on the ordination of women and full inclusion of homosexuals into church life.
It was formed in 1990 by a number of Anglo-Catholic clergy in the Diocese of London, who had been marginalised within or expelled from existing Anglo-Catholic groups due to their support for women's ordination to the priesthood. It developed a theological stance which was staunchly liberal on matters of inclusivity, socially aware but traditionally Catholic in terms of Christology, liturgy, and the nature of priesthood.
Prominent supporters include the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, as well as the homosexual Dean of St Albans, Jeffrey John, both of whom have served on the executive committee of British/Irish Affirming Catholicism in recent years.
AffirmingCatholicism, a movement within the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion, today announced a variety of new activities designed to further its mission of sustaining dialogue and learning that inspires and builds hope for everyone.
AffirmingCatholicism is board concluded its three-day retreat at Mount Calvary, where clergy and lay leaders worked to clarify the organization is mission and detail a range of activities over the next several years.
AffirmingCatholicism is a movement in the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion called to witness to the generosity of the Reign of God being made present in our midst through the riches of the catholic tradition in our Church.
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