| Abbreviation | ORCM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1973 |
| Dissolved | 1986 |
| Purpose | Traditionalist Catholicism |
Key people | Francis E. Fenton;Robert McKenna |
TheOrthodox Roman Catholic Movement (ORCM) was anAmericanTraditionalist Catholic group of priests founded by Fr. Francis E. Fenton that existed from 1973 to 1986.[1]
The principal founding member of the ORCM was Fr. Francis E. Fenton, a Roman Catholic priest who had been the pastor ofBlessed Sacrament Church,Bridgeport,Connecticut.[2] Fenton was a leading member of theJohn 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]
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.
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