Brazilian Archbishop Allows Anglican Woman ‘Priest’ to Concelebrate Mass

The Archdiocese of Chapeco, Brazil, allowed a female Anglican ‘priest’ to concelebrate the Eucharist at Archbishop Odelir José Magri’s installation Mass Feb. 9.

Anglican reports that the Archbishop Magri acknowledged the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil’s Rev. Vivian Schwanke De Oliveira’s presence at the Mass during his homily. He stated that her participation indicated unity among Christians.

Oliveira processed into the Mass with Catholic priests, “concelebrated” the Eucharist, and received Holy Communion.

The installation Mass marked the creation of the Archdiocese of Chapeco and the installation of its first archbishop.

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