Catholicism beckons Anglican clergymen

Some priests defect over ordination of female bishops
Charles Lewis, National Post
Monday, July 14, 2008

Jeffrey Steenson's decision to leave his post as an Episcopal bishop in New Mexico last year came with a steep price.

The former Bishop Steenson, a married father of three who will become a Roman Catholic priest later this year, said his lifestyle was "nothing to complain about." Along with other perks, he left a $100,000-a-year salary for a pay cut of $75,000.

"It's a very big step. All the things you took for granted are gone," said Mr. Steenson, who laughed about his change in financial fortune.

"And if your identity was shaped as a [Episcopal] priest or bishop, that has to be unmade and redone again. That's a big thing. But I feel being in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church is worth those sacrifices." the rest