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Corpus Christi breakaways thrive in new community.(New Faith Community, Rochester, N.Y., includes related interview with Rochester Bishop Matthew Clark)

From: National Catholic Reporter  |  Date: 4/16/1999  |  Author: GRIFFIN-NOLAN, ED

New Faith Community broke away from Corpus Christi Parish over the firing of Frs. James Callan and Enrique Cadena by Rochester, NY, Bishop Matthew Clark. New Faith advocates a larger role for women in liturgy, gay and lesbian marriage, and allowing non-Catholics to receive Communion. Several key players are interviewed, including the new pastor of Corpus Christi, Callan, Cadena, and the bishop.

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