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We talked about the position of Seminarians in the
U.S.A. and Canada. He said, “Anglican clergy coming
into full communion with the Catholic Church
undergo a process of formation. This is designed for
their personal situation. Sometimes it is a long process,
other-times, not so long.
Ordinariate is bright, even in the short term. We
have tools, like the Missal, to be able to propose this
rich heritage that we have of liturgical prayer and
music and worship and spirituality and re-awaken
a faith in people. So I think we should all commit
ourselves to seizing this opportunity and really
become evangelists, not only for the Ordinariate but
“Seminarians who are from the Ordinariate go to for Christ and his Church.”
Seminary. We are blest to have St Mary’s Seminary just
two miles down the road from us here. They are warm the two capital “Es”
and welcoming. Some are in residence, others do a
I find that very interesting. I always see the
“distance learning” course. Permanent deacons face Ordinariate as a logo of two capital “Es” - Ecumenism
the same challenges of distance. They are taught by the and Evangelism. They are surely our two strong points.
staff at St Mary’s. They have local places, and can also
log on to the internet for a meeting rather like a Skype
Bishop Lopes replied, “Absolutely. You’re absolutely
meeting; so they are taught together.
right about that. The Ordinariate has a particular role
and ecu