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You are right to make the distinction between “conservative” and “Anglo-Catholic”. But, do not confuse liturgy with patrimony as it is the latter that is being offered. Once you understand the ethos of the Anglo-Catholic, then you will begin to see how more important this move is. This is an incredible gesture by Pope Benedict XVI. I suggest you start looking eastward to get an idea of how much God’s hand may be involved in his pontificate.

Most Roman Catholics have no clue what that Anglo-Catholic ethos is. But then a little leaven leaventh the whole lump.

Probably a good thing as Anglicans have a tendency to publish introspective “who we are” treatises more than the rest of Christian denominations combined!

The simple answer (with many holes) is an Eastern theology with a Western liturgy.

The Oxford Movement in general and a comparison of John Keble, Edward Pusey and Cardinal John Henry Newman in particular will give you a wealth of understanding of the Anglo-Catholic ethos and why so many RC Seminaries have a “Newman House”.:)