Newark archbishop to oversee admittance of Anglican clergy

The Vatican has placed Newark Archbishop John J. Myers in charge of admitting Anglican clergy into the Catholic Church.

Myers will work with all U.S. bishops to make sure the prospective priests, some of whom are married and serve in the Episcopal Church USA, are properly received and prepared to serve the Catholic Church.

The appointment was made by Pope Benedict XVI and Archbishop William Levada, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

The last cleric to hold the position was Cardinal Bernard Law, former archbishop of Boston.
“I’m grateful that the holy father and Archbishop Levada have placed their trust in me to assist in welcoming these men into the church, and to work with my brother bishops on this delicate but important service,” Myers said.

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