"If priests really are out of sympathy with the C of E's doctrine (as opposed to the battles we are having over women's ministry and sexuality), then perhaps it is better they make a clean break and go to Rome. However, when they do, they will have to accommodate themselves to Rome's top-down approach to church life, whereas the C of E has always stressed the importance of decision making at the level of the local church."
Read moreLONDON: Vatican moves to poach traditional Anglicans
Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, admitted he had been caught unawares
By Ruth Gledhill and Richard Owen
Times Online
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article6882536.ece?token=null&offset=12&page=2
October 20, 2009
In the past, such exemptions had only been granted in a few cases in certain countries. The new church provision is designed to allow Anglicans around the world to access a new church structure if they want to convert.
Read moreWe have heard your distress about the marginalization of some of those seeking to maintain and strengthen Gospel witness in Anglican Churches. In particular, we note your concern about the difficulties faced by those of orthodox Anglican conviction in the process of discernment, selection, training and deployment in ordained ministry. We also share your grief over the lack of adequate recognition and support of newly formed congregations arising from faithful Gospel witness.
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