To: SeaHawkFan; stfassisi
We have married Catholic priests in the United States today. Not many, but some.
112 posted on
06/03/2007 11:10:10 AM PDT by
narses
("Freedom is about authority." - Rudolph Giuliani)
To: narses; SeaHawkFan; stfassisi
Good point! And I should have remembered that, since I am an ex-Episcopalian.
A number of married former Episcopal priests have been re-ordained as Catholic priests, under the same discipline as permanent deacons -- they may serve even though married, but if their wives die they may not re-marry.
Former Episcopalians have also been allowed to maintain much of their old Prayer Book in the Anglican Use Rite.
116 posted on
06/03/2007 11:20:10 AM PDT by
AnAmericanMother
((Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment)))
To: narses
They have made exception to the rule for Episcopalian clergy becoming Catholic priests,The Church has specified that this is granted in favor of these individual persons.
I also know that there are a few rogue diocese round the world that a going it alone on this,but they are in violation of canon law.
It will be interesting to see what happens.
117 posted on
06/03/2007 11:20:51 AM PDT by
stfassisi
("Above all gifts that Christ gives his beloved is that of overcoming self"St Francis Assisi)
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