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Old Catholic

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Definition of Old Catholic

: a member of one of various hierarchical and liturgical churches separating from the Roman Catholic Church at various times since the 18th century

First Known Use of Old Catholic

1871, in the meaning defined above

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“Old Catholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Old%20Catholic. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.

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