Has anyone met some of the Anglican priest converts to the RC Church??????????
Lavender indeed - even some of the "married" ones.
I only know of a couple whom I knew back in my High Church Anglican days. But they're both very holy men. Do you know how many Anglican priest converts there are by any chance?
I actually know about a dozen of them. They are very wonderful priests.
What in the world is your major malfunction?
I gotta say that I can't keep up with the distinctions between Anglican/Episcipal/Lutheran communions, however I met a young, married convert not too long ago, who went on to become a Catholic priest through Mt. Saint Mary's Seminary. He was top of his class, a faithful servant and a righteous dude - also a military chaplain. His name is Tyson Wood. I understand the lavendar concerns, but this need not apply to this young man.
I've only heard good stuff about other priest converts.
Please keep our seminarians and young priests in your prayers. I believe this new generation is a breed apart from the clergy that we saw moving through the seminary in the 60's, 70's and 80's, but needless to say there are those who would take delight in seeing them fail.
Since my Priest is one of the Anglican Priest Converts, I have attended more than a few of the Anglican Use Conferences, and become acquainted with quite a few of the former Anglican Priests who crossed the Tiber to become RC Priests.
I haven't met any who smelled of lavender or walked with a swish.
Please never accuse my Priest of being a member of the Lavender Mafia when he is out clearing cedar, and wielding a chain saw. You might get more than a gentle rebuke.