Female Anglican priest ‘concelebrates’ at Brazilian archbishop’s installation
February 17, 2025
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CWN Editor's Note: A female Anglican priest joined Catholic clergy at the altar, participated in the Eucharistic liturgy, and received the Eucharist at a Mass marking the installation of Archbishop Odelir Jose Magri to head the new Archdiocese of Chapeco, Brazil.
During his homily at the February 9 ceremony, the new archbishop made a point of welcoming Rev. Vivian Schwanke De Oliveira, and saying that her participation was a healthy sign of ecumenical unity. However, he later announced that her presence at the altar was an “isolated incident of inadvertent violation of liturgical norms.”
Archbishop Magri said: “We renew our commitment to doctrinal orthodoxy and liturgical orthopraxis, and will make efforts to avoid future errors.”
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Feb. 17, 2025 12:15 PM ET USA
I'm really surprised (and saddened) that the Catholic priests stayed at the altar to "concelebrate." They either, didn't know any better, or were just afraid to offend their new archbishop. The idea that the bishops or priests can adjust the Catholic Faith, morality, and liturgy ad hoc - to their own personal liking or disliking , has been floating for the past 60 years, but it got turbo boosted under Francis.
