Monthly Archives: November 2009

Daily Mail: Task Force for Huge Anglican Exodus

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Christian Campbell

According to the Daily Mail, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales have set up a task force to deal with the prospect of a huge influx of Anglicans availing themselves of Pope Benedict XVI's offer in Anglicanorum Coetibus. The … Continue reading →

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A Question of Trust

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Christian Campbell

The following was submitted by the Rev. Mr. Scott Whitmore. By way of introduction, I am the senior of two Deacons at the Cathedral of the Incarnation where our moderator is Senior Warden. I have been a member of Incarnation … Continue reading →

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Anglo-Catholic Church Threatened

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Christian Campbell

  In an act of sectarian intolerance reminiscent of the troubles in Northern Ireland, the church notice boards of Saint Saviour’s, Walthamstow (Diocese of Chelmsford) were vandalized this weekend.  More disturbingly, a message was left via the answering service of … Continue reading →

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The Chicken and the Egg

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Christian Campbell

Since the announcement of the Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum Coetibus, from progressive and traditionalist Catholics alike, concerns have been raised about the commitment of Anglicans who may avail themselves of the Holy Father's offer and the thoroughness of the "conversions" they … Continue reading →

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Kennedy Says Bishop Banned Him from Communion

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Christian Campbell

Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence, Rhode Island has forbidden U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Holy Communion in the Diocese. "The bishop instructed me not to take Communion and said that he has instructed the diocesan priests not to give … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Next Before Advent

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Christian Campbell

THE INTROIT. Ps. 85:1-7 LORD, thou art become gracious unto thy land: / thou hast restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2 Thou hast forgiven the offence of thy people, / and covered all their sins. 3 Thou hast taken away … Continue reading →

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Rowan Meets Pope Benedict XVI

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Christian Campbell

From the Daily Bulletin of the Holy See Press Office: This morning His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI received in private audience His Grace Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury. In the course of the cordial discussions attention turned to the challenges … Continue reading →

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Technical Support

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Christian Campbell

Would any technically-minded readers using Internet Explorer 7 please send me a screen capture of their browser windows?  I believe that all aspects of the site display correctly on Internet Explorer 8, and I know that there are problems with … Continue reading →

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Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Christian Campbell

And her months were added to the child.  And the child was two years old, and Joachim said: Let us take her up to the temple of the Lord, that we may pay the vow that we have vowed, lest … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastical Sundries

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Christian Campbell

The Bishops of England and Wales have approved the new translation of the Roman Missal. Recall that the American bishops did the same on Wednesday. This translation is a huge step forward and will bring a more sacral language to … Continue reading →

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A Canonist Examines Anglicanorum Coetibus

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Christian Campbell

Fr. Andrew Cole, a priest of the Diocese of Menevia, living in the Pontifical Beda College, Rome, and studying for a doctorate in canon law at the Pontifical Gregorian University, examines the Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum Coetibus. I have yet to … Continue reading →

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Newman Cause on the Bitter Pill

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Christian Campbell

The web site of the Cause for the Canonisation of John Henry Cardinal Newman has published a great editorial in which The Tablet (aka "The Bitter Pill" to which I will provide no link) is taken to task for its … Continue reading →

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When in Rome…

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Christian Campbell

On Thursday, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, delivered an address in Rome as part of a symposium put on by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity to mark the centenary of the birth of Cardinal Willebrands, the first … Continue reading →

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Introduction of Fr. Mark

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Christian Campbell

My name is Father Mark Siegel, and I serve God’s One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church as the Dean of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Orlando, Florida.  While it has not been my practice to spend much time reading … Continue reading →

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Welcome Aboard!

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Christian Campbell

It is my honor to welcome two distinguished priests of the Anglican Church in America as contributors to The Anglo-Catholic.  Fr. William "Doc" Holiday, Curate of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Diocese of the Eastern United States (Orlando, FL) has … Continue reading →

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