Orthodox Roman Catholic Movement
| Abbreviation | ORCM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1973 |
| Founder | Francis E. Fenton |
| Dissolved | 1986 |
| Purpose | Traditionalist Catholicism |
Key people | Francis E. Fenton Robert McKenna |
The Orthodox Roman Catholic Movement (ORCM) was a Traditionalist Catholic group of priests founded by Fr. Francis E. Fenton that existed from 1973 to 1986.[1]
History
The principal founding member of the ORCM was Fr. Francis E. Fenton, a Roman Catholic priest who had been the pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church, Bridgeport, Connecticut.[2] Fenton was a leading member of the John Birch Society and sat on its National Council.[2]
By fall 1975, in addition to Fenton, the ORCM had attracted 11 priests, including Paul Marceau, Robert McKenna, Charles P. Donohue, Leo M. Carley, Daniel E. Jones, the English Benedictine Placid White, and Joseph Gorecki. It held services in California, Colorado, Florida, New Jersey and New York.[3]
References
- ^ Dugan, George (6 January 1974). "Latin Mass of Old Is Luring Catholics". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Fr. Fenton Says Groppi's Tactics "Greater Evil"". The Catholic Transcript, Volume LXX, Number 26. 1967-10-20. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ Fenton, Francis E., ed. (7 September 1975). "ORCM Priest-Members" (PDF). ORCM News. 1 (15). Orthodox Roman Catholic Movement: 1.
ORCM PRIEST-MEMBERS: Monsignor Paul F. Marceau - Florida; Father Robert F. McKenna, O.P. - Connecticut; Father Francis E. Fenton - Connecticut; Father Charles P. Donahue - California; Father Leo M. Carley Connecticut; Father Daniel E. Jones - Colorado.
Bibliography
- Fenton, Francis E (1962). A Catholic Priest Comments on the John Birch Society. John Birch Society. ISBN 9780396085171.
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