The Old Catholic Church of the Czech Republic consists of the Czech parishes in full communion with the Union of Utrecht of the Old Catholic Churches. The Church is also a member of the National Ecumenical Council, World Council of Churches and Conference of European Churches Press organ of the community is "Communio." Head of the church is Bishop DuĊĦan Hejbal.
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