From The Houston Chronicle-
The Rev. Jeffrey Steenson became the head of a new structure for Catholic converts from Anglican churches during a special Mass Sunday.
His new position, Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter, is the first of its kind in the country and based in Houston. The only other one is in England.
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, along with Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington and nine bishops from across the nation, installed Steenson as first Ordinary during Mass at The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown.
During the ceremony Sunday, Cardinal Wuerl read the Vatican's official letter of appointment and presented Steenson a crozier, a pastoral staff representing his role as a spiritual shepherd and a miter, a tall hat worn during liturgies to represent his authority. He also received the title of "monsignor."
"It's a great joy for me personally because I think all my life in a way has been preparing for an opportunity to be a part of this return," Steenson told reporters Sunday. "But also working with people again, to be a pastor and walk alongside the people that in their conscious are leading them back to the Catholic church is a joy."
More here-
http://www.chron.com/news/article/Co-Cathedral-holds-mass-for-Anglican-convert-3307944.php
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