Saint Josaphat Roman Catholic Church
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A stance that departs from the denomination
The congregation's own words appear to differ from what its denomination's confession binds. This is an AI reading of the church's public text and may be inaccurate — the quotes below show what it's based on.
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Roman Catholic Church denies.
This congregation affirms.
"rejects — Infant baptism is the norm. Baptism regenerates and incorporates into the Church. Emergency baptism of infants is a serious pastoral concern."
Inherited from denomination
What Roman Catholic Church teaches
Positions bound by the denomination's confessional standards. This is what the tradition teaches; whether this specific congregation publicly holds each is a separate question — see Statements below.
Confessional standard: Council of Trent (Canons) · Council of Trent (Decrees)
Affirms
- Apostolic SuccessionSTRONGHistoric episcopate — tactile line of consecration from the apostles.
- Assumption of MarySTRONGPius XII, Munificentissimus Deus (1950)
- Immaculate ConceptionSTRONGPius IX, Ineffabilis Deus (1854)
- Infant BaptismSTRONGWestminster XXVIII; Book of Concord SC IV; Council of Trent Session VII; Wesleyan Articles Art. XVII
- Marriage as one man and one womanSTRONGGenesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; historic universal Christian teaching.
- Perpetual Virginity of MarySTRONGSecond Council of Constantinople (553); universal patristic reception
- Real PresenceSTRONGTrent; Book of Concord (sacramental union); Chrysostom liturgy; 39 Articles Art. XXVIII
- TheotokosSTRONGCouncil of Ephesus (431)
- TransubstantiationSTRONGCouncil of Trent, Session XIII (1551)
Denies
- Believer's BaptismstandardBaptism practiced once, infant primary (RCC Trent; Orthodox catechism)
- Homosexual practice and biblical sexual ethicsSTRONGRomans 1:26–27; 1 Corinthians 6:9–10; historic universal Christian teaching.
- Permissibility of divorce and remarriageSTRONGMarriage is indissoluble; annulment (declaration of invalidity) is the only recourse (CCC 1650).
- Women in pastoral / ordained officeSTRONG1 Timothy 2:12; 1 Corinthians 14:34; historic apostolic practice.
Wrestles with
- Pacifism vs. just-warweakDefault just-war framework — usually unwritten. Inheriting at weak confidence.
In their own words
Statements
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<!DOCTYPE html> Mass Times - Saint Josaphat's Roman Catholic Church Welcome to Saint Josaphat's Roman Catholic Church I'm New Contact Us Adoration Hours Devotions Daily After 7 :00 a.m. Mass: Chaplet of Divine Mercy First Tuesday (October-June): St. Padre Pio Prayer Group 7:00 p.m.: Holy Hour, Exposition, Recitation of the Rosary, Benediction, and Confession 8:00 p.m.: Mass First Friday (October to June): 7:00pm TLM Mass Church open for adoration all day. First Saturday (October to June ): 7:00am TLM Mass Exposition and Litany after 7a.m. Mass Catholic Charismatic Renewal Group PrayerSource ↗
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<!DOCTYPE html> Contact - Saint Josaphat's Roman Catholic Church Contact Mass Times Contact Our Beliefs History Resources Request a Mass Card Schools Mass Times Contact Our Beliefs History Resources Request a Mass Card Schools We're here to help Meet Our Staff: Rev. Stephen A. Saffron, Administrator Rev. Martin Kull, In Residence Parish Trustees: Mr. Achille Di Libero Ms. Elizabeth Rudowski Pastoral Council Members : Mr. John Cantante Ms. Connie Dowd Mrs. Gale Molinari Mr. Robert Molinari Ms. Shelly Muniz Ms. Patricia Nissen Finance Council Members: Mr. Steven De Ieso Mr. JohnSource ↗
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<!DOCTYPE html> Mass Times - Saint Josaphat's Roman Catholic Church Welcome to Saint Josaphat's Roman Catholic Church I'm New Contact Us Adoration Hours Devotions Daily After 7 :00 a.m. Mass: Chaplet of Divine Mercy First Tuesday (October-June): St. Padre Pio Prayer Group 7:00 p.m.: Holy Hour, Exposition, Recitation of the Rosary, Benediction, and Confession 8:00 p.m.: Mass First Friday (October to June): 7:00pm TLM Mass Church open for adoration all day. First Saturday (October to June ): 7:00am TLM Mass Exposition and Litany after 7a.m. Mass Catholic Charismatic Renewal Group PrayerSource ↗
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Mass Times - Saint Josaphat's Roman Catholic Church Welcome to Saint Josaphat's Roman Catholic Church I'm New Contact Us Adoration Hours Devotions Daily After 7 :00 a.m. Mass: Chaplet of Divine Mercy First Tuesday (October-June): St. Padre Pio Prayer Group 7:00 p.m.: Holy Hour, Exposition, Recitation of the Rosary, Benediction, and Confession 8:00 p.m.: Mass First Friday (October to June): 7:00pm TLM Mass Church open for adoration all day. First Saturday (October to June ): 7:00am TLM Mass Exposition and Litany after 7a.m. Mass Catholic Charismatic Renewal Group Prayer Meeting, every WednesdaySource ↗
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Mass Times - Saint Josaphat's Roman Catholic Church Welcome to Saint Josaphat's Roman Catholic Church I'm New Contact Us Adoration Hours Devotions Daily After 7 :00 a.m. Mass: Chaplet of Divine Mercy First Tuesday (October-June): St. Padre Pio Prayer Group 7:00 p.m.: Holy Hour, Exposition, Recitation of the Rosary, Benediction, and Confession 8:00 p.m.: Mass First Friday (October to June): 7:00pm TLM Mass Church open for adoration all day. First Saturday (October to June ): 7:00am TLM Mass Exposition and Litany after 7a.m. Mass Catholic Charismatic Renewal Group Prayer Meeting, every WednesdaySource ↗
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Contact - Saint Josaphat's Roman Catholic Church Contact Mass Times Contact Our Beliefs History Resources Request a Mass Card Schools Mass Times Contact Our Beliefs History Resources Request a Mass Card Schools We're here to help Meet Our Staff: Rev. Stephen A. Saffron, Administrator Rev. Martin Kull, In Residence Parish Trustees: Mr. Achille Di Libero Ms. Elizabeth Rudowski Pastoral Council Members : Mr. John Cantante Ms. Connie Dowd Mrs. Gale Molinari Mr. Robert Molinari Ms. Shelly Muniz Ms. Patricia Nissen Finance Council Members: Mr. Steven De Ieso Mr. John Cantante Mr. Dan Marengo Mr. MikSource ↗
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