Tag Archives: Pastoral Provision

It's Déjà Vu All Over Again

We celebrated the anniversary of the canonical erection of Our Lady of the Atonement Church yesterday, on the Solemnity of the Assumption. It was also the anniversary of my priestly ordination in the Roman Catholic Church. Both events took place … Continue reading

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Groups of Anglicans, but One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church

Deborah’s post from yesterday morning and many of the comments that followed it renewed many of the concerns I have had about some of the rhetoric used to describe Anglicanorum Coetibus. The gist boils down to whether the Holy See … Continue reading

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Then. Now. Not Much Difference.

Recalling the words of Yogi Berra, “This is like déjà vu all over again.” I’m whisked back some thirty years ago when the Pastoral Provision was outlined by Pope John Paul II. In many ways, it was a kind of … Continue reading

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The Present Importance of Newman's View of Anglicanism

Fr. George William Rutler, pastor of the Church of Our Saviour in New York City, delivered the following talk at the Portsmouth Institute 2010 Conference on Friday, June 11, 2010. I found myself in agreement with most of what Fr. … Continue reading

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Anglican Use Conference Preview

We are only a few days away from the annual Anglican Use Conference, to be held June 10 through 12. The event, produced by the Anglican Use Society, will be held this year in Newark, New Jersey, at the Archdiocesan … Continue reading

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Pastoral Provision for Baptists?

Most of us are likely familiar with the Pastoral Provision of Pope John Paul II, whereby married former priests in the Episcopal Church, the USA province of the Anglican Communion, may be ordained priests in the Catholic Church, receiving a … Continue reading

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Extraordinary (Form) Episcopal Shenanigans

The bishop of Aberdeen has moved to block the celebration of Mass in the Extraordinary Form in an historic Orkney Islands cathedral.  The Rt. Rev. Peter Moran has told Una Voce Scotland that he does not approve of the group's choice … Continue reading

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Summary of Tonight's Discussion on The Journey Home

This evening's episode of The Journey Home will be rebroadcast today (now Tuesday) at 1:00 AM and 9:00 AM, Thursday at 2:00 PM, and Saturday at 11:00 PM (all times ET).  The following is a brief summary of tonight's discussion. … Continue reading

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Anglicanorum Coetibus Again on The Journey Home

This evening, EWTN's The Journey Home aired its third program on the subject of the Holy Father's recent Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum Coetibus.  His guest was Fr. Christopher Phillips, the pastor of Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church (Anglican Use) … Continue reading

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A Reminder: Fr. Phillips on The Journey Home

Fr. Christopher Phillips, pastor of Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church (Anglican Use) in San Antonio, TX, and contributor to The Anglo-Catholic, will be Marcus Grodi’s guest on The Journey Home on EWTN, this coming Monday, May 3, 2010 at 8:00 PM ET. … Continue reading

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Text of Joint ACA/Anglican Use Petition for USA Ordinariate

The Anglo-Catholic is finally able to publish the full text of the joint petition to the Holy See on behalf of the Anglican Church in America (the USA province of the Traditional Anglican Communion) and the parishes of the Anglican … Continue reading

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What Can the Catholic Church Learn from Married Priests?

First Things is running an exceptional piece by Fr. Leonard Klein, a former Lutheran pastor, now married Catholic priest.  My emphases and comments. I would love to have the input of our Anglican Use/Pastoral Provision priestly readers on this post. … Continue reading

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Fr. Christopher Phillips on The Journey Home

Fr. Christopher Phillips, pastor of Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church (Anglican Use) in San Antonio, TX, and contributor to The Anglo-Catholic, will be Marcus Grodi's guest on The Journey Home on EWTN, Monday, May 3, 2010 at 8:00 … Continue reading

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Watching Father Chris Phillips on EWTN

How about if we create a live-blogging thread for Raymond Arroyo's program, which just started on EWTN.  Are you tuned in?  Add your thoughts in the comments section. Marjorie Dannenfelser is on and while she's doing a great job speaking … Continue reading

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TAC Formally Requests Personal Ordinariate for USA

The House of Bishops of the Anglican Church in America, the American Province of the Traditional Anglican Communion, have issued the following press release. Orlando, FL – 1 pm EST – Bp. George Langberg Released by the House of Bishops … Continue reading

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