St. Francis of Assisi

Old Catholic Church, Dunedin Florida

The parish community of Saint Francis of Assisi extends an open hand and heart to those in need. In addition to providing sacramental and spiritual care, we are also involved with various ministries and activities in Dunedin and beyond..

About Our Services

Ministries

All Inclusive Church - Let there be peace and let it begin with me!

All are Welcome

We welcome God’s diversity by welcoming everyone to participate

Beliefs

Offered to any baptized Christian, including divorced and remarried Catholics

Sacraments

Celebrating the seven sacraments strengthens our faith and are open to all God’s children

Ministry

Outreach includes Walk of Faith, Veteran and Homeless Support, Medical Debt Relief

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Sunday Services - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Confession Available Wednesdays - 11:00 am to 11:45 am & Mass at Noon

Church, Love, Faith and Family

Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to cast a stone.

Giving

In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tell us “Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, you do unto me.”

Please consider supporting our parish, and our many ministries. We are a qualified 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code section 170, and all donations are tax deductible.

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Special Services

Old Catholic Church Weddings

Reverend Robert Swick (Father Bob) of St. Francis of Assisi – Old Catholic Church will perform Beach and Military Wedding Services on Florida’s beautiful West Coast Beaches.

All Inclusive – Not Exclusive – Contact Father Bob

All Seven Sacraments
Baptism and Marriage Certifications provided
Sacrament of the Sick comes to the needy
Military Honors Observed

Ready to find out more?

Drop us a line today for more information on weddings!

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Old Catholic different from Roman Catholic?

Following the tradition of the Early Church in the first centuries, Old Catholic Church clergy are allowed to marry and have families. And, the Church ordains both men and women. Practicing inclusion, the priest gives a general absolution immediately following the Act of Contrition. This means all baptized persons can receive Holy Communion at our Mass. If you have been divorced, you too can receive Holy Communion. We are inclusive.

Are we under the Pope?

Since we are not part of Rome, how can we be Catholic?

Catholic means universal. All Catholic churches hold to common universal truths that make them Catholic. One of these truths is Holy Eucharist. All Catholic churches participate in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Our clergy have Apostolic Succession, which means our Bishops lineage trace back to the beginnings of Christianity. And, thirdly, the Old Catholic Church upholds the Nicene and Apostles Creed.

After the First Vatican Council (1869-1870), several groups of Catholics in Austria-Hungary, Imperial Germany, and Switzerland rejected the Roman Catholic dogma of papal infallibility beyond Spiritual matters where it included secular matters. In 1870 the churches came together under the Holy See of Utrecht as the Old Catholic Church.