United Episcopal Catholic Communion, The Solomonic Order of St.Michael the Archangel
IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED CLERGY THAT HAVE FALLEN
Archbishop Michael R Vendegna S.O.S.M.A
Former Prior General and Founder
Archbishop and Prior General of The Solomonic Order of Saint Michael the Archangel. Archdiocese Of the Sacred Heart, the Diocese of St. Michael The Archangel of The United States, Archbishop Michael R. Vendegna founded our order and the S.O.S.M.A Seminary. He founded the Order on July 19, 2017; After retiring from the priesthood with the Holy See, he still maintained his holy orders.
The Order was based on the precepts of loyalty to God and devotion to the Order and the traditions thru the Council of Trent and the Roman Catholic Church. Archbishop Michael R Vendegna was also the Prior General of the S.O.S.M.A. He was a great man, dedicated to God.
The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Deuteronomy 33.27
Vicar General of International S.O.S.M.A / Exorcist
Arz. Gustavo Nazarí
Q.E.P.D. 1974-2022
As of 5/13/2022, it's with great sadness that we here at the SOSMA USA Announce the passing of our beloved brother and Vicar General of the International order. May he sit with our Lord and the Saints from now until the end!
Former Prior General and Founder
Archbishop and Prior General of The Solomonic Order of Saint Michael the Archangel. Archdiocese Of the Sacred Heart, the Diocese of St. Michael The Archangel of The United States, Archbishop Michael R. Vendegna founded our order and the S.O.S.M.A Seminary. He founded the Order on July 19, 2017; After retiring from the priesthood with the Holy See, he still maintained his holy orders.
The Order was based on the precepts of loyalty to God and devotion to the Order and the traditions thru the Council of Trent and the Roman Catholic Church. Archbishop Michael R Vendegna was also the Prior General of the S.O.S.M.A. He was a great man, dedicated to God.
The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Deuteronomy 33.27
Vicar General of International S.O.S.M.A / Exorcist
Arz. Gustavo Nazarí
Q.E.P.D. 1974-2022
As of 5/13/2022, it's with great sadness that we here at the SOSMA USA Announce the passing of our beloved brother and Vicar General of the International order. May he sit with our Lord and the Saints from now until the end!
About Us
United Episcopal Catholic Communion The Solomonic Order of Saint Michael the Archangel Religious Order. Former Prior General Rev. Archbishop Vendegna and former Rev. Archbishop Rawcliffe founded it. Our founding date is September 1, 2017.
Fr. Kenneth Torres, D.D. inherited the order upon the Passing of our founder.
We are here for all your pastoral needs.
Our church is monastery-based.
We are with the Solomonic Order of St. Michael the Archangel.
United Episcopal Catholic Communion The Solomonic Order of St. Michael the Archangel of San Francisco, California.
The S.O.S.M.A. is open to all faiths and all walks of life.
We are a Monastery, home Base Ministry, and virtual Ministry.
SOSMA is the Solomonic Order of St. Michael the Archangel. St. Michael is our Patron Saint.
The Arch Diocese is in San Francisco. Our other Diocese is in California. We have a new Diocese in Columbia, South America, run by Archbishop Father Cristian Camilo Piedrahita: Father Kenneth Torres, our Archdiocese of California. We are an independent Catholic Faith-Based Monastery Church founded under the Old Catholic Church. We have a Mass Daily and Pray for your needs also. We do Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Weddings for all faith-based people, and Weddings for all people. Call +1-(650) 204-0211
The S.O.S.M.A. also Has a Seminary for forming our Priest and a Seminary of Exorcism Studies for Clergy appointed by Their Bishops and who can obtain a letter of appointment and Permission from their Diocese. Our Affiliated Seminary is St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
https://sgecc.org/SCBSeminary/
Please check that New Clergy Registering for formation or Seminary school was sent here from another organization in the options box.
*Please note that exorcism training is separate and taught by Archbishop Torres*
Our Archdiocese Hours of operation and Times a Priest is available: 24 hours a day
Should a Priest be needed for the Sick or FOR SOMEONE WHO Is about to Pass on,
call +1-(707) 652-8490
Lenten Season-
24 hours a day
The San Francisco Diocese is a monastery open 24 hours a day. Should a Priest be needed for the Sick, FOR SOMEONE WHO Is about to Pass, or anyone in need or needs a Priest due to Demonic Possession, Or Anything of a Demonic Nature/ House Blessings, Call +1-(707) 652-8490
Any time, Day or Night
Each day, Latin Mass is said for all the communities and those who have departed this world so that their souls go straight to heaven and that the Lord has forgiven them of all their sins.
Yours In Christ,
Rev.Archbishop Kenneth Torres, D.D.
The Reverend Mother Talia Samedi
Rev. Archbishop Cristian Piedrahita
Ret. Rev. Archbishop Matthew J. Rawcliffe
S.O.S.M.A. USA. was founded by the now deceased Rev. Archbishop Michael R. Vendegna in Countryside, IL, USA, and Archbishop Matthew J. Rawcliffe from South Carolina and Georgia; other administrators are Archbishop Kenneth Torres from Vallejo, California; our newest Administrator is Archbishop Cristian Camilo, Piedrahita from Columbia, South America. We are Part of the Independent Catholic division of the Solomonic Order Of Saint Michael The Archangel USA.
FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO BECOME ORDAINED CLERGY OR ANYONE WHO IS ALREADY CLERGY, THE S.O.S.M.A. IS OPEN TO ALL FAITHS AND IS CURRENTLY LOOKING TO RECRUIT CLERGY AS WELL AS LAY INDIVIDUALS IN ANY STATE AS WE ARE LOOKING TO EXPAND WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. CONTACT US TODAY FOR ANY INFORMATION. YOU CAN CONTACT US HERE OR CALL OUR ARCHBISHOP Kenneth Torres, D.D. +1-(707) 652-8490
ANYTIME BETWEEN BETWEEN DAY & NIGHT
GOD BLESS, AND WE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. DON'T DELAY ANSWERING YOUR CALL WITH US.
We are not affiliated with the Vatican/ Rome in any way.
They recognize us due to "DOMINUS IESUS," issued by Pope John Paul II on June 16, 2000
The [Roman] Catholic Church is the only Church of Christ, led by the Successor of Peter and the Bishops in communion with him. Other Churches are connected to the [Roman] Catholic Church by the most substantial ties of apostolic succession and a valid Eucharist and thus are true particular Churches.
https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20000806_dominus-iesus_en.html
Fr. Kenneth Torres, D.D. inherited the order upon the Passing of our founder.
We are here for all your pastoral needs.
Our church is monastery-based.
We are with the Solomonic Order of St. Michael the Archangel.
United Episcopal Catholic Communion The Solomonic Order of St. Michael the Archangel of San Francisco, California.
The S.O.S.M.A. is open to all faiths and all walks of life.
We are a Monastery, home Base Ministry, and virtual Ministry.
SOSMA is the Solomonic Order of St. Michael the Archangel. St. Michael is our Patron Saint.
The Arch Diocese is in San Francisco. Our other Diocese is in California. We have a new Diocese in Columbia, South America, run by Archbishop Father Cristian Camilo Piedrahita: Father Kenneth Torres, our Archdiocese of California. We are an independent Catholic Faith-Based Monastery Church founded under the Old Catholic Church. We have a Mass Daily and Pray for your needs also. We do Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Weddings for all faith-based people, and Weddings for all people. Call +1-(650) 204-0211
The S.O.S.M.A. also Has a Seminary for forming our Priest and a Seminary of Exorcism Studies for Clergy appointed by Their Bishops and who can obtain a letter of appointment and Permission from their Diocese. Our Affiliated Seminary is St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
https://sgecc.org/SCBSeminary/
Please check that New Clergy Registering for formation or Seminary school was sent here from another organization in the options box.
*Please note that exorcism training is separate and taught by Archbishop Torres*
Our Archdiocese Hours of operation and Times a Priest is available: 24 hours a day
Should a Priest be needed for the Sick or FOR SOMEONE WHO Is about to Pass on,
call +1-(707) 652-8490
Lenten Season-
24 hours a day
The San Francisco Diocese is a monastery open 24 hours a day. Should a Priest be needed for the Sick, FOR SOMEONE WHO Is about to Pass, or anyone in need or needs a Priest due to Demonic Possession, Or Anything of a Demonic Nature/ House Blessings, Call +1-(707) 652-8490
Any time, Day or Night
Each day, Latin Mass is said for all the communities and those who have departed this world so that their souls go straight to heaven and that the Lord has forgiven them of all their sins.
Yours In Christ,
Rev.Archbishop Kenneth Torres, D.D.
The Reverend Mother Talia Samedi
Rev. Archbishop Cristian Piedrahita
Ret. Rev. Archbishop Matthew J. Rawcliffe
S.O.S.M.A. USA. was founded by the now deceased Rev. Archbishop Michael R. Vendegna in Countryside, IL, USA, and Archbishop Matthew J. Rawcliffe from South Carolina and Georgia; other administrators are Archbishop Kenneth Torres from Vallejo, California; our newest Administrator is Archbishop Cristian Camilo, Piedrahita from Columbia, South America. We are Part of the Independent Catholic division of the Solomonic Order Of Saint Michael The Archangel USA.
FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO BECOME ORDAINED CLERGY OR ANYONE WHO IS ALREADY CLERGY, THE S.O.S.M.A. IS OPEN TO ALL FAITHS AND IS CURRENTLY LOOKING TO RECRUIT CLERGY AS WELL AS LAY INDIVIDUALS IN ANY STATE AS WE ARE LOOKING TO EXPAND WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. CONTACT US TODAY FOR ANY INFORMATION. YOU CAN CONTACT US HERE OR CALL OUR ARCHBISHOP Kenneth Torres, D.D. +1-(707) 652-8490
ANYTIME BETWEEN BETWEEN DAY & NIGHT
GOD BLESS, AND WE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. DON'T DELAY ANSWERING YOUR CALL WITH US.
We are not affiliated with the Vatican/ Rome in any way.
They recognize us due to "DOMINUS IESUS," issued by Pope John Paul II on June 16, 2000
The [Roman] Catholic Church is the only Church of Christ, led by the Successor of Peter and the Bishops in communion with him. Other Churches are connected to the [Roman] Catholic Church by the most substantial ties of apostolic succession and a valid Eucharist and thus are true particular Churches.
https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20000806_dominus-iesus_en.html
OUR MOTTO IS FINDING LIFE IN JESUS CHRIST
Clergy of the S.O.S.M.A USA
Prior General, Archbishop Kenneth Torres D.D.
S.O.S.M.A / S.O.S.M
Chief Exorcist / Formation at SOSMA Seminary/ Chaplain
Fr. Kenneth Torres, D.D., MPC, is a Wounded United States Marine veteran in California. Ordained as clergy with Independent Catholic Ministries on May 06, 2021. And Ordained as Deacon with The Solomonic Order of Saint Michael the Archangel Religious Order on May 14, 2021.
Also, a Member of The Solomonic Order of Saint Michael the Archangel is the Archbishop of our California Diocese. Ordained initially as a priest with The Solomonic Order of Saint Michael the Archangel South Carolina 08-08-2021
Father Kenneth is a Chaplain in our Chaplain Corps; He is also in charge of Formation and orientation for those attending our seminary program.
Bishop Torres, The Chief Exorcist. was appointed to this position in 2023 by former Archbishop Matthew Rawcliffe.
He is the Presiding authority of the S.O.S.M.A., The Seminary, and the Formation of new Deacons and Priests. He also holds a Doctorate of Divinity and a master's in Pastoral Counseling, graduated from Interfaith Seminary in Arizona, and attended Baylor College, Truett Seminary. He is also part of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
He was appointed to Prior General of our Archdiocese on 06-12-2022
Archbishop Cristian Camilo Piedrahita Montoya S.O.S.M.A
Assistant Chief Exorcist/ Archbishop of SOSMA International
Archbishop Cristian is a member of the Clergy of the S.O.S.M.A and, by order of the archbishop, was Consecrated Archbishop on September 25th in the Year of Our Lord 2021 of our newest Diocese in Columbia, South America. Monsignor Bishop Cristian is a Lutheran Archbishop and Exorcist and will head our Order in Columbia, South America. Archbishop Cristian is also the Assistant Chief Exorcist of the Solomonic Order of Saint Michael the Archangel International. Archbishop Cristian is the head of SOSMA International.
Mother Superior Sister Talia Samedi S.O.S.M.A
Sister Talia has transferred from another Parish and is in charge of our nuns. She is the Mother Superior for the order. She is the assistant to The Prior General. She helps run the whole order, assisting Prior General Archbishop Ken Torres, D.D.
Contact her at mothersuperior@sosmausa.com
Deacon Ron Stokes
Ron Stokes is a former Episcopalian acolyte with many years of service to God and the community, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. He has now transferred to the SOSMA and is in formation to Priesthood. Ron specializes in demonology and trains and mentors people about the dangers of dabbling in the occult.
Deacon Neil Amerson
Deacon Neil Amerson is a former Pentecostal church member; He is now formation to becoming a priest. Neil is also in charge of our Chaplaincy for Truckers program. While driving, he is ministering to the rest of the trucker community. He's also part of the Georgia Diocese.
Sister Savannah Romero
Savannah is information for sisterhood; she brings a wide array of experience within her ministry.
When done with her formation, she will assist Mother Superior with recruiting and forming our new Sisters.
Prior General, Archbishop Kenneth Torres D.D.
S.O.S.M.A / S.O.S.M
Chief Exorcist / Formation at SOSMA Seminary/ Chaplain
Fr. Kenneth Torres, D.D., MPC, is a Wounded United States Marine veteran in California. Ordained as clergy with Independent Catholic Ministries on May 06, 2021. And Ordained as Deacon with The Solomonic Order of Saint Michael the Archangel Religious Order on May 14, 2021.
Also, a Member of The Solomonic Order of Saint Michael the Archangel is the Archbishop of our California Diocese. Ordained initially as a priest with The Solomonic Order of Saint Michael the Archangel South Carolina 08-08-2021
Father Kenneth is a Chaplain in our Chaplain Corps; He is also in charge of Formation and orientation for those attending our seminary program.
Bishop Torres, The Chief Exorcist. was appointed to this position in 2023 by former Archbishop Matthew Rawcliffe.
He is the Presiding authority of the S.O.S.M.A., The Seminary, and the Formation of new Deacons and Priests. He also holds a Doctorate of Divinity and a master's in Pastoral Counseling, graduated from Interfaith Seminary in Arizona, and attended Baylor College, Truett Seminary. He is also part of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
He was appointed to Prior General of our Archdiocese on 06-12-2022
Archbishop Cristian Camilo Piedrahita Montoya S.O.S.M.A
Assistant Chief Exorcist/ Archbishop of SOSMA International
Archbishop Cristian is a member of the Clergy of the S.O.S.M.A and, by order of the archbishop, was Consecrated Archbishop on September 25th in the Year of Our Lord 2021 of our newest Diocese in Columbia, South America. Monsignor Bishop Cristian is a Lutheran Archbishop and Exorcist and will head our Order in Columbia, South America. Archbishop Cristian is also the Assistant Chief Exorcist of the Solomonic Order of Saint Michael the Archangel International. Archbishop Cristian is the head of SOSMA International.
Mother Superior Sister Talia Samedi S.O.S.M.A
Sister Talia has transferred from another Parish and is in charge of our nuns. She is the Mother Superior for the order. She is the assistant to The Prior General. She helps run the whole order, assisting Prior General Archbishop Ken Torres, D.D.
Contact her at mothersuperior@sosmausa.com
Deacon Ron Stokes
Ron Stokes is a former Episcopalian acolyte with many years of service to God and the community, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. He has now transferred to the SOSMA and is in formation to Priesthood. Ron specializes in demonology and trains and mentors people about the dangers of dabbling in the occult.
Deacon Neil Amerson
Deacon Neil Amerson is a former Pentecostal church member; He is now formation to becoming a priest. Neil is also in charge of our Chaplaincy for Truckers program. While driving, he is ministering to the rest of the trucker community. He's also part of the Georgia Diocese.
Sister Savannah Romero
Savannah is information for sisterhood; she brings a wide array of experience within her ministry.
When done with her formation, she will assist Mother Superior with recruiting and forming our new Sisters.
CLERGY OF THE SOSMA INTERNATIONAL
Archbishop Ayala is a Archbishop of our international Order from Paraguay he is a very knowledgeable theologist and Will be help our Other Bishops in the international order with all of the teaching in the new International Seminary
Archbishop Andres Ayala SOSMA
Archbishop
Deacon/ Exorcist in Training Daniel was ordained a deacon with the SOSMA international and the Lutheran church on October 2021 he will be serving the SOSMA INTERNATIONAL in Columbia South America
Daniel Bahena
Deacon / Exorcist in training
Padre Alirio Castellanos Sierra was made a Priest in the S.O.S.M.A INTERNATIONAL on February 7, 2002. He will be working in the ministry and doing whatever is needed and assigned by the Archbishop.
Priest SOSMA International
Priest
SOSMA International member, Rector of the World Apostolic Educational Foundation of Exorcists FEMAE, Bishop President of the Donatist Church, Exorcist, spiritual advisor and missionary.
Arch. Orlando Maple
Archbishop
Novice of SOSMA International Priory Bishop President of the Church Servants of Love of Christ Pura Vida, Rector of the Sanctuary of Our Lady Undoer of Knots in Huila. Exorcist and spiritual guide in Pitalito - Huila
Arch. Jose Arcangel Rios
Archbishop
S.O.S.M.A. International Priory. Monsignor Bishop-elect, rector of the Charismatic Community of San Miguel Arcángel in Itaperuna, State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Pbro. Mons. Samuel Hecht
Monseñor Obispo electo
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Ministry of Exorcism
For those indeed afflicted, we offer exorcisms to those who meet the criteria. Exorcisms Performed are always Free of charge.
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We are Affiliated with the Sacred Order of St. Michael the Archangel, SOSM
Founded by Archbishop Ron Feyl and started in 1982.
For more information, please visit their website
https://orderofexorcists.com/
Founded by Archbishop Ron Feyl and started in 1982.
For more information, please visit their website
https://orderofexorcists.com/
Affiliation With the UECC
Former CLergy of SOuth Carolina
Archbishop Matthew J. Rawcliffe (Retired)
Retired Clergy
Archbishop Matthew J. Rawcliffe (Retired) is a former clergy member who dedicated many years of service to the church. With his extensive knowledge and experience in religious matters, he held a significant position of authority and leadership within the clergy. As a retired clergy, Matthew J. Rawcliffe continues to contribute to the community by providing guidance, wisdom, and support to others on their spiritual journey.
Frequently asked questions
Is Independent Catholicism even Catholic?
Yes, definitely. There are several expressions of Catholicism, and many churches comprise the "one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church" professed by all.
The Roman Catholic Church is the world's largest and most well-known expression of Catholicism. In Asia and Eastern Europe, however, the most prominent face of Catholicism is the Orthodox Catholic Church, which possesses over 300 million adherents and which excommunicated the Roman Catholic Church in 1054 A.D. for its deviance from the ancient creed of the Church, its insistence on unleavened bread, and its imposition of the novelty of clerical celibacy.
What do all Catholic churches have in common?
All Catholic and most Christian churches profess faith in the "one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church."
Relating with one another as sister churches, these members of the universal Church believe that by baptism, we become members of the one Body of Christ and are nourished by the eucharist. The apostolic faith handed down to us also teaches that there are other sacraments we celebrate during crucial moments in life.
Like sisters in the same family, these churches share various similarities but differ. As sister churches, most of our differences are administrative and disciplinary, but some are ecclesiological and theological. Differences are to be expected; not all sisters are the same.
Still, we are united by those bonds that we all hold dear: baptism, eucharist, and apostolic
succession.
How can Independent Catholic churches claim to be apostolic churches?
The litmus test of any Catholic church is apostolic succession. Most Independent Catholic bishops are validly consecrated by other bishops possessing valid lines of series from the apostles, including the lines of apostolic succession from the Roman Catholic Church, the Old Catholic Church, the Malankara/Syrian/Jacobite Churches, and various Orthodox Churches.
Yes, definitely. There are several expressions of Catholicism, and many churches comprise the "one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church" professed by all.
The Roman Catholic Church is the world's largest and most well-known expression of Catholicism. In Asia and Eastern Europe, however, the most prominent face of Catholicism is the Orthodox Catholic Church, which possesses over 300 million adherents and which excommunicated the Roman Catholic Church in 1054 A.D. for its deviance from the ancient creed of the Church, its insistence on unleavened bread, and its imposition of the novelty of clerical celibacy.
What do all Catholic churches have in common?
All Catholic and most Christian churches profess faith in the "one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church."
Relating with one another as sister churches, these members of the universal Church believe that by baptism, we become members of the one Body of Christ and are nourished by the eucharist. The apostolic faith handed down to us also teaches that there are other sacraments we celebrate during crucial moments in life.
Like sisters in the same family, these churches share various similarities but differ. As sister churches, most of our differences are administrative and disciplinary, but some are ecclesiological and theological. Differences are to be expected; not all sisters are the same.
Still, we are united by those bonds that we all hold dear: baptism, eucharist, and apostolic
succession.
How can Independent Catholic churches claim to be apostolic churches?
The litmus test of any Catholic church is apostolic succession. Most Independent Catholic bishops are validly consecrated by other bishops possessing valid lines of series from the apostles, including the lines of apostolic succession from the Roman Catholic Church, the Old Catholic Church, the Malankara/Syrian/Jacobite Churches, and various Orthodox Churches.
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; all things were made through him. For us and our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became truly human. For our sake, he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day, he rose again by the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the Father's right hand. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father [and the Son], who is worshiped and glorified with the Father and the Son, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
How to pray the ROSARY
1. Say the Creed.
2. Say the Our Father.
3. Say three Hail Marys.
4. Say the Glory be to the Father.
5. Announce the Mystery, then say the Our Father.
6. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.
7. Say the Glory be.
8. Say the Fatima Decade Prayer.
After the last decade, say the Hail Holy Queen, the versicle, and the concluding prayer.
Make the sign of the cross to conclude the devotion.
2. Say the Our Father.
3. Say three Hail Marys.
4. Say the Glory be to the Father.
5. Announce the Mystery, then say the Our Father.
6. Say ten Hail Marys while meditating on the Mystery.
7. Say the Glory be.
8. Say the Fatima Decade Prayer.
After the last decade, say the Hail Holy Queen, the versicle, and the concluding prayer.
Make the sign of the cross to conclude the devotion.
