While we take conscientious exception to the application of some of the theology and practices of the Roman church, we choose to retain that which is true and meaningful according to the documents of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II). 

Also, we reject the style of leadership to which the Roman church clings in spite of the reforms held out by the Second Vatican Council. Shared decision-making, decisions made at the local level rather than in Rome, transparency, accountability, authoritative participation in decision-making by non-ordained persons, etc have been suppressed and co-opted by popes, the curia, and local bishops. Roman Catholics world-wide are abandoning the church by the millions without any meaningful effort by the Vatican or local dioceses to heal this hemorrhage. Local evangelization efforts call people to the same old church without any realization that significant reform is needed.

In addition to those who have actually left the church, there are millions in the pews of Roman parishes who also deny some Roman theology and/or practice. Recent and repeated local and national surveys provide evidence of this fact. It is clear that there is much dissension and disunity within the Roman church in spite of the church’s claim to the contrary. The Vatican and local bishops refuse to accept any responsibility for their part in this dissension.

Not since the 16^th century Reformation has it been more clear that the Roman Catholic church is in need of sweeping changes within. The Second Vatican Council pointed the way. Our small community strives energetically to follow its path.