| American Catholic Church in the United States | |
| Main Classification: | Independent Catholic |
| Governance: | Mixture of episcopal and congregational polity |
| Website Title1: | Website |
| Founder: | Lawrence J. Harms |
| Founded Date: | 1999 |
| Founded Place: | Frederick, Maryland |
| Ministers Type: | Clergy |
| Ministers: | 20 |
The American Catholic Church in the United States (ACCUS) is an Independent Catholic church primarily in the United States, founded in 1999 by Lawrence J. Harms in Frederick, Maryland.[1] The ACCUS claims apostolic succession through Carlos Duarte Costa.[2] As of 2018, the ACCUS was composed of 1 bishop, 15 priests, and 3 deacons in 13 U.S. states.[3]
The American Catholic Church in the United States states that it adheres to the doctrine of Second Vatican Council.[4] It celebrates the seven sacraments of baptism, confirmation, communion, reconciliation, anointing of the sick, holy orders and matrimony; and believes the sacrament of marriage can be celebrated for same-sex couples.[5]