I’m going to analyse the Constitution in detail later, but let me draw your attention to an intriguing detail which demonstrates just how far Rome is prepared to go to make special provisions for ex-Anglicans. Married ex-Anglican bishops will not be ordained Catholic bishops ”“ but, if they become Ordinaries, they will be able to join Bishops’ Conferences with the status of retired bishops, and may be allowed to use “the insignia of the episcopal office”.
How would this apply to former Bishop Dave Herzog of the Diocese of Albany?
Excuse me, “…former Bishop Dan Herzog…”
akin to what the Orthodox would consider a mitred archpriest? a response both traditional and creative… good for B16!
I am looking forward to reading your analysis Dr. Harmon…
Thank you.
Intercessor
Why is this seemingly such a big deal (c.f. Ruth Gledhill’s gushing)? There have been for centuries mitered abbots. There are three levels of honorary prelates who wear in various degrees what some might think of as episcopal costume. A mantelletta does not a bishop make.
One thing is clear: none of this obviates the fact that no former marriage Anglican clergy will be ordained a Catholic bishop.