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1. Good. Thank heavens for some discernment in the Vatican. This crowd is very dodgy.

   Posted By: Greg

2. "Dodgy" in what way Greg? Do you doubt that they sincerely want to become Catholics? Is there any evidence of this? What possible ulterior motive could they have for seeking union with the Church under false pretences??

   Posted By: Ronk

3. A personal prelature is not a good idea. Why can't they integrate into existing diocesan structures with their "Anglican" identity being taken care of by a vicar-general who will collaborate with the local diocesan bishops where there will be an "Anglican" presence?
   
   Anyway, if they are really so keen on being a part of the historic Church, they should consider being a part of the Antiochian Orthodox Church. They have a "Western-Rite" pastoral provision structure with a strong Divine Liturgy based on the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.

   Posted By: Collin Michael Nunis

4. The Record (WA) had a huge spread, courtesy a lad called Adrian Barich who needs to get some facts into his head before rushing into print again.
   
   

   Posted By: Ro Ro

5. Good. Many of us in TAC wouldn't accept a Personal Prelature. That would put us under the control of local bishops, who we feel are far to liberal for our taste, particularly in the US.
   We would rather remain Catholics in the Anglican Tradition as we are now.

   Posted By: George

6. George, more reason to join the Antiochian Western Rite Vicariate ;), using the "Divine Liturgy of St. Tikhon" (a Mass liturgy based on the 1928 BCP, similar to the one prepared by the ACA in the U.S.).

   Posted By: Collin Michael Nunis

7. George, you've got it the wrong way around. A personal prelature means it is NOT under the control of local bishops, but members are answerable to a personal prelate (a sort of "bishop at large"), regardless of their geographical location.

   Posted By: Ronk

8. Collin, the TAC have expressed the desire to join the Catholic Church, not an Eastern Orthodox church. I presume that's more important to them than the exact style of liturgy they use or the exact form of governance they have within the Catholic Church.

   Posted By: Ronk

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