I have to say that I'm surprised it has taken so long for the Ordinariate to be given a church... in America, the Ordinariate were given a base almost before they'd been formed. I'm also surprised that the Ordinariate haven't been given a church in Westminster... but, hey, Southwark seems to be a little more organised.
I've been to the church in Borough - about 15 years ago. It's very close to London Bridge, so isn't as horrendous a location as it sounds (I mean, who has heard of "Borough"??) and I'm sure that the Ordinariate will be able to do great things there.
UPDATE: It seems as if the parish hasn't actually been "given" to the Ordinariate, but has just been entrusted to their care. This is really unbelievable - the Ordinariate ought to be given their own church to serve as a base for Monsignor Newton as the Ordinary. The Bishops of England & Wales need to be much more supportive, as they have been encouraged to by the words and example of the Holy Father.
How wonderful !!!
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I may have mis-understood the announcement, bt as far as I can see an ordinariate priest has been appointed PP of the Diocesan parish with the agreement of the Ordinary. This is not the first example of this in Southwark.
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That used to be our parish, 18 years ago! Borough is a v trendy area these days... it was rather more bohemian when we lived there. If l remember correctly, the Manna Centre is next door.
ReplyDeleteMongeham Paris UPPER Deal, is also cared for by a priest of the Ordinariate
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