[JohnnyM]

"They literally de-nominated (to give a name to) themselves. The original Church remains. Universal. Catholic. Not denominated."

Then why don't they call themselves simply the church, or the Church at Rome. By calling themselves "Catholic" or universal, they are still describing/naming the church. They are using a name to make themselves distinct. Seems like your definition of de-nomination.

JM

[SoothingDave]

Then why don't they call themselves simply the church, or the Church at Rome. By calling themselves "Catholic" or universal, they are still describing/naming the church. They are using a name to make themselves distinct. Seems like your definition of de-nomination.

They do. As far as I know the local churches are incoprporated as "The Diocese of Pittsburgh." Reference is made to "The Church of Greensburg."

It is only for clarity in communicating with outsiders that the name "Catholic" is used.

SD