A Proposal for the Autocephalous Catholic Synod
In
1908 William C. “Billy” Durant was the force behind the creation of the General
Motors Corporation in the United
States Detroit
In
many ways I view the serious jurisdictions within the Autocephalous Movement
akin to Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Cadillac – jurisdictions with
common and very unique charisms which could be supported and enhanced by a
fraternal umbrella.
Therefore,
I am embolden to propose a fraternal umbrella with the working name of The
Autocephalous Catholic Synod to invite jurisdictions within the Autocephalous
Catholic Movement to come together in association to advance the ultimate
mission of the Autocephalous Catholic Movement – to provide Sacramental,
Spiritual, Liturgical and Pastoral Care to the People of God with the highest
of possible professional standards.
The
key to this Synod will be the commitment of member jurisdictions to embrace and
implement the highest of professional and ethical pastoral standards to counter
the profound lack of such standards common within the ACM.
Membership
within this Synod will not require member jurisdictions to abdicate their
charisms. On the contrary, this Synod
will encourage member jurisdictions to discern, discover and design a potential
new pathway for common Sacramental, Spiritual, Liturgical and Pastoral travel.
The
prime prerequisite for membership within the Synod will be for candidate
jurisdiction to demonstrate their pastoral pro-activity and fidelity to the
core dogmas of the historic Catholic Faith.
Applications from play-acting “jurisdictions” or bishops lacking
credentials will not be eligible for consideration.
Under
the GM corporate umbrella, five nameplates were able to thrive and prosper
within the automotive industry. I
believe that under the umbrella of the Autocephalous Catholic Synod, serious
jurisdictions have a unique opportunity to enhance the potentiality of the ACM.
