The American Catholic Communities announces the passing of Archbishop C. Daniel Gincig.
Archbishop Gincig was born November 3, 1943 and journeyed home to glory on May 1, 2024. Bishop Dan was raised in the Catholic Church from his youth, although it was not until later in life when the Lord called him - through what can only be called a Pauline experience - to shepherd the flock of the faithful. Bishop Dan answered that call with excitement and vigor.
Following his formation, he dissolved his business and moved from California to Colorado at the leading of the Holy Spirit. On February 26, 1995 he was consecrated Bishop for the purpose of leading a new Convergence Movement Catholic Church called the American Old Catholic Church. The early years were full of great strides and setbacks and yet Bishop Dan stayed the course. As the jurisdiction grew, he was asked to take on more prominent role on the international level. Through his leadership and with the assistance of the College of Bishops, the Communion of International Catholic Communities was established in 2009.
In June of 2015 Bishop Dan retired from his role as Archbishop of the Communion and resumed his pastoral role at Christ the King Church in Aurora, Colorado.
In your kindness, please remember him, his family, and those he faithfully served in your prayers.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.
