Category Archives: Pope of Christian Unity

Declaration of the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” about the SSPX and the discussions

Posted on 27 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From VIS:
The Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” takes this occasion to announce that, in its most recent official communication (6 September 2012), the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X has indicated that additional time for reflection and study is needed on … Continue reading →

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SSPX formally expelled Bp. Williamson

Posted on 24 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Communiqué of the General House of the Society of Saint Pius X (October 24, 2012)
24-10-2012
Bishop Richard Williamson, having distanced himself from the management and the government of the SSPX for several years, and refusing to show due respect and obedience … Continue reading →

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“Benedict went to Westminster”

Posted on 17 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I believe it was about two years ago that His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI visited London and gave his magnificent addresses in Westminster Abbey ( wearing a stole with the coat-of-arms of Leo XIII) and Westminster Hall to civil authorities.   … Continue reading →

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Will SSPX Bp. Williamson be expelled?

Posted on 13 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From CWN:
The controversial Bishop Richard Williamson may soon be dismissed from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), according to a leading Vatican journalist.
Citing a report on the German internet site Kreuz.net, Andrea Tornielli of La Stampa says that Bishop … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Can I attend an “Anglican Use” parish?

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
My city has a an Anglican Use parish, and my understanding is their Mass is just like the TLM except, not in Latin. I can deal with that.
Is it permissible for regular Latin Rite Catholics to attend these … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: How many priests are in the SSPX?

Posted on 25 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The SSPX says that they now have 569 priests.
Remember that the SSPX, or FSSPX, is a “priestly fraternity”, a “society of priests”.  Lay people don’t belong to the SSPX, though there are some associated groups.

Meanwhile, Benedict XVI is the Pope … Continue reading →

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17-21 Sept: FSSP Extraordinary Form Low Mass Training Seminar

Posted on 20 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I received this note from a priest of the FSSP:
Just a quick note regarding our Fall dates for  Low Mass Priest Training  at our seminary from 17-21 September.
Also, if there is interest, much of our Latin Mass Training Video, is available for online viewing here.
Let’s … Continue reading →

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SSPX Statement: We wait for the “serious debate” which will bring ecclesiastic authorities back to Tradition

Posted on 19 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At the SSPX site DICI we read the General Chapter Statement.
Bottom line: Not negative, but clarificatory.  They left the door open for more discussions under Archbp. Di Noia.
You can read the whole thing there, but here is the most interesting … Continue reading →

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SSPX Bp. Fellay speaks about their General Chapter, the new CDF Prefect, unity with Rome (unresolved)

Posted on 16 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At the site of the SSPX DICI, there is an interview with the SSPX Superior Bp. Bernard Fellay about the recently concluded General Chapter (which is a gathering in which the participants discuss policies, internal matters, etc.).
Read it all, but … Continue reading →

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REMINDER: Z-Swag – Newman’s “To be deep in history” Mug

Posted on 16 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Those of you who may be new readers may not know about the mug I made with a phrase of Bl. John Henry Newman: “To be deep in history is to cease to be a Protestant.”
Thinking back on the course of … Continue reading →

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