Remaining true to our English heritage and witnessing to the life of the Holy Trinity through the Faith and Practice of ancient Christianity.

Our liturgy and theology are expressed in the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, and we use the Authorized Version of the Holy Scriptures.


Who We Are
The Diocese of the Holy Cross is comprised of parishes affiliated with Forward in Faith - United Kingdom whose goal is to establish a "free orthodox Anglican Province."

The Diocese of the Holy Cross bears witness to the faith and practice of the Undivided Church as received from the Church in England, especially concerning Apostolic Order and Holy Matrimony.

Reprinted by permission from the Philadephia Inquirer.
Bp. Hewett

Council of Bishops   

   The Rt. Rev'd Paul C. Hewett, SSC
   Diocesan
   The Rt. Rev'd S. Patrick A. Murphy, SSC
   Retired






Standing Committee  

   The Rev'd Dr. Earl (Chip) Angell
   The Rev'd Canon Robert Bader, SSC
   The Very Rev. Craig E. Young, SSC
   The Rev'd Dr. John Sharpe, SSC
   Mr. Duncan Frissell
   Mr. Arch Hoxton
   Mr. Ed Moore
   Dr. Rosamond Sprague
Bp. Murphy