The conversion of Gavin Ashendon

The conversion of Gavin Ashendon - former chaplain to the Queen - represents a great importation of the English spiritual patrimony into the Catholic Church. Although he has chosen to enter into the Latin rite via the usual rather than the Ordinariate channel, Ashendon's theological personality, which synthesises evangelical vigour with a deep love of the depths of the one holy and apostolic faith, represents something very much like what we in the Ordinariate might hope to embody: spiritual depth, a dignified and sincere approach to liturgy, and a strong evangelical fervour for preaching the Word. A big welcome to Dr. Ashendon: may the Lord bless him in this time and continue to use him to build up the universal Church.

Video of Partick Coffin interviewing Dr. Ashendon shortly after his conversion.