"Where love exists, it works great things. But where is ceases to act, it ceases to exist." - St. Gregory
NAECC Conference 2026 - Pallottine Center for Renewal
Welcome to NÆCC
Dedicated to fostering the fruits of the Gospel realized in many forms of community life
We represent a form of religious life in the Episcopal Church, rooted in the monastic tradition, which requires member communities to follow a Rule of Life and to be under appropriate ecclesial authority. While some of us practice a lifestyle similar to that of monastics, most take vows and follow a community Rule while supporting ourselves and living in our own homes.
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If you long to love God more deeply, to serve the Church and the world in significant ways, to find authentic, intentional Christian community, we invite you to share the journey with us.
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2026 NÆCC Conference
Twenty-five Religious from nine different Communities in the Episcopal Diocese of the Susquehanna met for lunch on May 21 hosted by Country Meadows in Mechanicsburg, PA. Diocesan Bishop Audrey Scanlan, Bishop Kevin Nichols, and retired Bishop Nathan Baxtor joined the group for a time of sharing and fellowship discussing prayer, community, and service. Among others, the Religious attending were from the Anamchara Fellowship, Community of Francis and Clare, Third Order of the Society of Saint Francis, and Associates of Holy Cross. Bishop Baxter announced his 50th anniversary as an Associate of Holy Cross. This was the first time the Religious in the new diocese got together and met with the Bishops. Bishop Scanlan and Bishop Nichols were presented with some original artwork of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon from Gary Davis, TSSF. The Episcopal Diocese of the Susquehanna was formed from the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Bethlehem in January of 2026.