[Siobhan]

Oh, I see. There are over 118 former Episcopal priests who are now Catholic priests. The Diocese of Galveston-Houston has four at the moment my nephew tells me, but that will be changing I think he said to seven or more over the next year.

My experience of them is that they are all the most remarkable men. Fr. Moore, Fr. Phillips, and Fr. Hawkins of the Anglican Use are three of the finest Catholic priests I have ever encountered.

[sinkspur]

You're right. They're outstanding men. The fact that ALL of them are married detracts not one whit from their spirituality, their effectiveness, or the respect they receive from their parishioners.

Our diocese is also accepting three more.

There's also the real possibility that we will have TWO additional Anglican use PARISHES (the entire parish comes over to the Church) within the next year or two.

Fort Worth is one of the two Episcopalian dioceses which refuses to accept women priests. Jack Iker would make a great bishop in the Catholic Church.

[sinkspur]

Fr. Hawkins, as you know, has the Anglican use parish in Arlington, Texas.

[rogator]

I also have met Fr. Phillips, attended his Masses, and concur with your assessment.

[sockmonkey]

** My experience of them is that they are all the most remarkable men. Fr. Moore, Fr. Phillips, and Fr. Hawkins of the Anglican Use are three of the finest Catholic priests I have ever encountered. **

Thanks.
In case anyone ever wonders what goes on at an Anglican Use Mass, there is a trailer from the dvd of the AU Mass available at http://www.atonementonline.com
Also, there is a panel discussion of the Passion of Christ in streaming video.