Anglican Catholics? The Personal Ordinariate Explained

Also known informally as the "Anglican Ordinariate", the Personal Ordinariate is a recent Catholic method to get Anglicans into the church.

[georgelabe-assimo]

Now this is a pleasantly surprising addition to this channel. As a Catholic, it’s nice to see the Anglican ordinariates being covered here.

[patrickbushaw]

I'm always skeptical of non-Catholics speaking authoritatively about the Catholic Chuch, but I must give you kudos on a well researched, well presented, and overall informative toned (as opposed to negative tone) video. Good job.

[ohmightywez]

Under Pope John Paul II, there was a pathway opened for Anglican priests who wanted to convert to Roman Catholicism. I was extremely blessed to have one of those priests in my life, Fr. Doug Lorig, who converted along with his wife Nancy and their five children. He was the sweetest soul I’ve ever known.

[uptonsavoie]

I saw an Episcopal minister on Youtube claiming that the Catholic Church instituted the Ordinariate to "poach" Anglicans/Episcopalians. The fact is that the idea came from Anglican priests and bishops in England who had decided to leave their Church and convert to Catholicism. In requesting admission, they asked whether it would be possible to retain some of the Anglican patrimony--prayers and liturgy--to which they had become very attached, and which would not conflict with Catholic doctrine and practice. After some years of consideration, the green light was lit, and the "Anglican Use" was born. That title was changed to omit the word "Anglican", fearing that it might give people the idea that this was some renegade branch of the Protestant English Church.

[charlesmhorn]

Catholic here. These are so informational. Thank you.

[billmartin]

Fantastic video. I’m Catholic in the Diocese of Orlando, and have visited a local Ordinariate Church, the married Priest celebrated Mass and his kids were altar servers…

[ggarza]

Excellent introduction! Thank you for posting!

It must be stressed that the creation of the personal Ordinariates by Benedict XVI in 2011-12, was the culmination of a series of pastoral responses by the Catholic Church to an escalating number of petitions by Anglican leaders from within the Anglican Communion and from the Continuing Anglican community who, along with their flocks were seeking corporate reunion with Rome.

[DF_UniatePapist]

Please do a video on the Eastern Catholic Churches

[Amdgomer]

I'm a member of the Ordinariate. Pope Francis completely opened the pathway to become a member of the Ordinariate saying essentially you may join if this liturgy or their ministry has blessed you in some way. I'm a baptized Roman Catholic and a former full-time parish employee in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for most of my adult life. I joined the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter about six months ago.

[stephenscull]

Thank you, basically very correct. In the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter in the U.S. our Ordinary is in fact a bishop, since he was originally a priest of a regular Catholic diocese. He was appointed in 2016 by Pope Francis and then ordained a Bishop. He is celibate and does ordain Priests and Deacons. Bishop Steven Lopes was appointed to be Bishop, because he was involved in creating the Ordinariates and their liturgy while he worked at the Vatican.
Our Ordinariate Mass is a fully recognized, valid Catholic Mass. Any Catholic in a state of Grace may fulfill his Sunday or Holy Day Obligation at our Mass. Members of the Ordinariate may also receive Communion at any Catholic Church in the world.

[kimfleury]

I appreciate your delivery in your videos, because you're not irritable or impatient with the different beliefs that people hold sacred. It's respectful, showing love of God above all and love of neighbor as yourself. I can't read your heart, but I can learn from those who are honest, forthright, and respectful.

[far]

I enjoy your videos but as a Catholic I notice that there are very few if any videos on Catholicism. An interesting series would be of videos of what the catechism actually teaches and possible commentaries from the likes of Lay Catholic heavy weights like Trent Horn, Scott Hahn or Tim Staples. It would be beneficial for the Christian church for protestants to learn what the Catholic Church actually believes rather than the false paradigm sadly many protestants have. I admire your objective style, Keep up the good work. Thanks from Nova Scotia

[gabrielmedina]

I'm Catholic and have been wondering about this because I knew some people in the Personal Ordinariate. Thank you!

[mitchellsmith]

I attend an Ordinariate parish...it's amazing.

[PackKaty]

Loved being able to Swim the Tiber and keep so many of what is wonderful in my Anglican background.

[elijeremiah]

As a Catholic I love this explanation 👏

[estebanmoeller]

As a conservative catholic i really appreciate this channel

[radixveritas]

Thank you for this balanced and informed video.

[houstonburnside]

Kinda interesting to see a whole chunk of a church join back in communion with Rome (albeit mostly as a response to the leftward shift of the rest of the Anglican Church such as allowing female bishops.)

[clairet]

I’m Catholic and have gone to Ordinariate masses sometimes. I really like it! Usually go to Latin mass but this is a great English alternative.