Episcopal-to-Catholic Converts

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August 3rd, 2012

BOB FAW, Correspondent: In Bladensburg, Maryland, the Catholic service unfolds smoothly, a comfortable routine for priests and parishioners alike.

But one year ago, members of St. Luke’s parish were devout, devoted Episcopalians. This is the first Episcopal church in the country to convert to Catholicism under Vatican rules designed to attract disaffected Episcopalians.

If 20 years ago I had said you’re destined to be a Catholic priest, how would you have answered?

FATHER MARK LEWIS: I would have thought you were crazy.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/episodes/august-3-2012/episcopal-to-catholic-converts/12181/

9:24 video at link.

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1. I think this quote says it all:

" They were also uncomfortable because the Episcopal Church approves of ordaining women, openly gay priests, and same-sex marriage"