Byzantine Catholics Are Actually What?

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Who are Byzantine Catholics, and are they truly part of the Catholic Church? In this short explanation, learn how the Byzantine Rite fits within the universal Church, its ancient liturgical traditions, its union with Rome, and why Eastern Catholics are fully Catholic—sharing the same sacraments, doctrines, and apostolic succession. Discover the diversity and unity of the Church expressed in Eastern liturgy, chant, and spirituality. Daily Catholic teachings, traditions, and explanations—subscribe and stay connected. DIRECTORIES TO FIND BYZANTINE CATHOLIC PARISHES • Official Byzantine Catholic Church Directory (USA): https://archpitt.org/byzantine-catholic-directory/ • Eparchy of Parma (Byzantine Catholic) — Parish Finder: https://parma.org/parishes • Eparchy of Phoenix (Byzantine Catholic) — Parish Locator: https://eparchyofphoenix.org/parishes/ • Ukrainian Catholic Church — US Directory (UGCC): https://ukrarcheparchy.us/directory/parishes • Melkite Greek Catholic Church (USA) — Parishes: https://melkite.org/parishes • Romanian Greek Catholic Parishes (US & Canada): https://romaniancatholic.org/parishes • Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Churches (Primary US Jurisdictions): Archdiocese of Pittsburgh Eparchy of Parma Eparchy of Passaic Eparchy of Phoenix • Catholic Near Me / MassTimes (lists many Eastern Rite parishes in communion with Rome): https://masstimes.org/ These directories list churches in full communion with Rome; avoid independent or sedevacantist groups not recognized by the Holy See.