Tag Archives: Personal Ordinariate

Vatican Prefers Tanks to Talks to Achieve Unity

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

Personally, I don’t agree with the premise held, but there are many of this opinion and it is worth sharing, and possibly debating further: When the idea of an Anglican Ordinariate was announced in September 2009 in the apostolic constitution Anglicanorum Coetibus,  the … Continue reading →

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Africa Elects First Anglican Woman Bishop: In South Africa!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

And who said the Ordinariate would never come to Africa? Perhaps it’s time for an urgent rethink? The Rev. Ellinah Wamukoya elected Bishop of Swaziland.   Africa has elected its first female Anglican bishop. On 18 July 2012 an Elective Assembly meeting … Continue reading →

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The Ordinariate

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

The Diocese of Lancaster – England has a very helpful article up on The Ordinariate: It has a background to the Apostolic Constitution, as well as more on the nature of the Ordinariate self. Where matters stand for the Ordinariate in England … Continue reading →

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Will Rowan Williams Join the Ordinariate?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

Since many are wondering (whispering), why not have a poll on the question? But first, here’s a little whisper: This Friday morning brings significant breaking news on the ecumenical front — six days after Rowan Williams’ latest meeting with B16 (above), Lambeth Palace has … Continue reading →

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Of Ordinariates, the SSPX, & the Gravitational Pull

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Fr Z: Benedict XVI, the Pope of Christian Unity, has made it possible by his provision in Anglicanorum coetibus, for Anglicans to enter into Holy Church in new Ordinariates.  Their liturgical traditions are being codified and approved by the Holy … Continue reading →

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Roadblocks Appearing for the Ordinariate

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Former Anglicans who subsequently entered the Roman Catholic Church before Pope Benedict XVI may join the Anglican Ordinariate, a Catholic bishop has confirmed.  However, concerns that roadblocks are being thrown up by the Catholic hierarchy may dampen enthusiasm for the … Continue reading →

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Statement from Fr Jeffrey Steenson

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

On behalf of so many pilgrims of Catholic unity who have looked forward to this day, I wish to thank His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, for this priceless gift, the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter under the … Continue reading →

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USA: More than 1,400 Anglicans Want to Join the Catholic Church

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

And Anglicans in the US welcomed to join the Catholic Church under a Personal Ordinariate:

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Ordinariate in the USA to Include Canada

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Again, Whispers in the Loggia: While the Vatican’s announcement of the launch of the US’ Anglican Ordinariate of the Chair of St Peter takes top line today, a key codicil of the news has freshly presented itself. Over recent weeks, … Continue reading →

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Whispers in the Loggia: Upon This “Rock,” An Ordinariate Is Born

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

Via Whispers in the Loggia: Twenty-six months since Anglicanorum coetibus laid the groundwork for groups of Anglicans to cross the Tiber whilst maintaining elements of their liturgical, spiritual, theological and canonical patrimony, the top-shelf papal project has taken a sizable … Continue reading →

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