The head of the U.S. branch of the Anglican Ordinariate, Msg. Jeffrey Steenson, has denied accusations it has given preference to former Episcopal clergy in its ordination process. However, among its first class of priests, 16 of 19 are former Episcopal clergy, with only 3 receiving their formation and orders from the continuing church.<\/p>\n
Questions and concerns about the implementation and interpretation of Anglicanorum coetibus have met the Vatican\u2019s initiative to create a liturgical home for Anglicans with the Roman Catholic Church. In an interview with PBS\u2019s Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, Dr. Ian Markham, Dean of the Virginia Theological Seminary criticized the pastoral provision for Anglicans for sheep stealing.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was a perception that this was poaching by the Roman Catholic Church of Anglicans around the world. It was discourteous, it was stealing sheep, it was unecumenical,\u201d\u009d he said, adding \u201cIt\u2019s viewed as not recognizing the value of and integrity of our traditions.\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n