In September 2010, the Holy Father was keen to stress that the Apostolic Constitution "should be seen as a prophetic gesture that can contribute positively to the developing relations between Anglicans and Catholics". 

The Ordinariate celebrates the liturgy according to those liturgical books of the Anglican tradition which have been adapted and approved by the Holy See, as well as the Roman Rite.

The Ordinariate will, in the future, have parishes where it has groups of members. These will be 'personal' parishes and not 'territorial' like a diocesan parish.