The Code of Canon Law
Canon 1: Introduction
1.1 The corporate name of the faith community shall be The Independent Evangelical Catholic Church in America.
1.2 Within these canons it shall also be referred to as "this church", "this faith community", "the Evangelical Catholic Church," or "the IECCA."
1.3 The Independent Evangelical Catholic Church in America is a validly consecrated and constituent member of Christ’s One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, which unites all Christians throughout the world and throughout history.
1.4 The Independent Evangelical Catholic Church in America shall be incorporated in the States of Illinois and New Mexico as a not for profit religious corporation.