Imani Temple African-American Catholic Congregation facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Imani Temple African-American Catholic Congregation |
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Former Imani Temple in D.C.
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| Abbreviation | IT |
| Classification | Western Christian |
| Orientation | Independent Catholic |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Archbishop | George Augustus Stallings Jr. |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Hillcrest Heights, Maryland |
| Founder | George Augustus Stallings Jr. |
| Origin | 1990 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
The African-American Catholic Congregation and its Imani Temples is a Christian church that started in Washington, D.C.. It was founded by Archbishop George Augustus Stallings Jr.. He was a Catholic priest who decided to create a new church. This church focuses on African-American culture and beliefs. Stallings left the Catholic Church in 1989. The church later moved its main office to Hillcrest Heights, Maryland.
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The Story of Imani Temple
How It Began
George Augustus Stallings Jr. was a priest in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. He founded the Imani Temple African-American Catholic Congregation. This happened in Washington, D.C., on July 2, 1989. He named it "Imani" because it is a Swahili word. "Imani" means "faith".
In 1994, the Imani Temple African-American Catholic Congregation bought a building. It was the former Eastern Presbyterian Church. A famous architect named Appleton P. Clark Jr. designed it. The building first opened in 1893.
Important Events
In 2006, Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo performed a special ceremony. He consecrated Stallings and three other bishops. This event took place at the Imani Temple church in Washington. It was an important moment for the church.
In 2014, the church decided to move its main location. They chose to relocate to Prince George's County, Maryland. Because of this, they sold the original Imani Temple building in Washington. The old building was then changed into six luxury apartments.
What Imani Temple Believes
Church Practices
Imani Temple has some different teachings compared to the Catholic Church. For example, they allow women to become priests. This is different from the Latin Catholic Church. Also, their priests do not have to promise to stay single. In 1991, their first female priest was ordained.
See also
- George Augustus Stallings Jr., the founder of Imani Temple
