Tag Archives: UK

The End of the Reformation in England?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Archbishop Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, hails it: The outpouring of public grief over the death of Diana Princess of Wales marked the moment England returned to its Roman Catholic roots almost 500 years after the reformation, according to … Continue reading →

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From the TTAC Website

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

As Fr Anthony Chadwick points out: A reflection on What makes the Traditional Anglican Church of Britain Traditional? has appeared in the TTAC website. It dates from the very beginning of this year. It seems as though the English member Church … Continue reading →

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The Letter of the 1,000 Priests

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

This letter appeared in the Telegraph signed by a thousand English priests: Sir, After centuries of persecution Catholics have, in recent times, been able to be members of the professions and participate fully in the life of this country. Legislation for same sex … Continue reading →

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‘Gay Masses’ Abolished, Church Where They Were Held to Go to the Ordinariate

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Damian Thompson: A big story has just broken on the Catholic Herald website: Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster has announced that Masses in Soho organised for people with same-sex attraction are to end. He also revealed that the church where … Continue reading →

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Christians Have No Right to Refuse to Work on Sundays, Rules Judge

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

The Telegraph: A new ruling by a High Court judge – the first on the issue in nearly a decade – says that Christians have no right to decline working on Sunday as it is not a “core component” of … Continue reading →

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Baron Williams of Oystermouth

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

The Lord Bishop Dr  Druidish-something Master Rowan Douglas Williams, FBA, FRSL, FLSW, and now, add, The Lord Baron of Oystermouth. Titles… The British sure know how to do it! Peerage for the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury: Peerage for Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of … Continue reading →

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The Chief Rabbi of Canterbury

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

Last week, after a two-year search, Ephraim Mirvis was announced as the successor to Jonathan Sacks, who is stepping down after 21 years as the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of Great Britain and the Commonwealth.  Rabbi Sacks’ … Continue reading →

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Let’s Not Party Too Hard, Says New Archbishop of Canterbury

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

In the Telegraph: The Rt Rev Justin Welby said “the best parties” celebrate “something solid” rather than simply providing a way of escaping reality. As well as being a time of celebration Christmas should be an opportunity help people in … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis to be Next UK Chief Rabbi

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

And he is South African born. Britain’s chief rabbi-designate is to be Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis of Finchley Synagogue, the United Synagogue has announced. He will be Anglo-Jewry’s 11th chief rabbi. And, like most of his predecessors, Rabbi Mirvis is not … Continue reading →

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Obituary Notices for the TTAC (UK) Were Very Prematurely Written

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Amen! An Advent 2012 Pastoral Letter from England via Fr Anthony Chadwick. All this is very encouraging. Please keep the TTAC, its Vicar General and all the clergy and laity in your prayers.   Advent 2012 My Dear Friends, Greetings, … Continue reading →

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