Tag Archives: Doctrinal Preamble

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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The SSPX’s “sine quibus non” conditions

Posted on 25 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the intrepid Andrea Tornielli:
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The latest version of the doctrinal preamble – discussed by cardinals of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and approved by the Pope – is considered by the Holy See to be definitive and … Continue reading →

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Proposal and Counter-Proposals for Pope Benedict and the SSPX

Posted on 20 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I was sent a link to an article in The Remnant on the SSPX situation.  The article contains the following statements:
Instead of harassing Bishop Fellay to sign a doctrinal preamble, the Vatican should require every superior, university president and ordinary … Continue reading →

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NCReg Interview with the new VP of “Ecclesia Dei”, Archbp. DiNoia

Posted on 1 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At the National Catholic Register there is a long interview with the new Vice President of the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei”, His Excellency Most Reverend, J. Augustine DiNoia, OP.
He said that, since he hasn’t actually begun his work at the … Continue reading →

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SSPX Bp. Galaretta 2011 attack on the Holy See’s Doctrinal Preamble

Posted on 28 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have just started to read SSPX Bp. Galaretta’s contradiction of the “Doctrinal Preamble” offered by the Holy See in advance of reconciliation.
It is in French right now.  HERE.
In the meantime, His Hermeneuticalness, Fr. Finigan posted a request to pray … Continue reading →

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SSPX Bp. Fellay in Rome to receive Pope Benedict’s decision about the Doctrinal Preamble. PRAY!

Posted on 13 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Three people have come up to me with questions. I am getting text messages on my phone.  It seems SSPX Superior Bishop Bernard Fellay is in Rome to meet with officials of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith … Continue reading →

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SSPX/Holy See: Pont. Comm. “Ecclesia Dei” issues a statement, Vatican Radio chimes in

Posted on 18 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From VIS:
In data 17 aprile 2012 è pervenuto, come richiesto nell’incontro del 16 marzo 2012, svoltosi presso la sede della Congregazione per la Dottrina della Fede, il testo della risposta di S.E. Mons. Bernard Fellay, Superiore Generale della Fraternità Sacerdotale … Continue reading →

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Has SSPX Bp. Fellay SIGNED the CDF’s “Doctrinal Preamble”? Tornielli says yes!

Posted on 17 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have read Andrea Tornielli’s report on Vatican Insider that SSPX Bp. Fellay as SIGNED the CDF’s “Doctrinal Preamble”.  Italian HERE.
Il superiore della Fraternità San Pio X ha sottoscritto il preambolo dottrinale proposto dalla Santa Sede, anche se con qualche … Continue reading →

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SSPX preparing for a positive response to the Holy See’s last letter

Posted on 26 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Please use the sharing buttons!According to pius.info the German FSSPX district website, the “Kanzelverkündiging” below was read in all churches and chapels of the district.
To one observer who wrote to me, “it looks like the are preparing the FSSPX-faithfull for … Continue reading →

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Holy See Statement about SSPX and avoiding “ecclesial rupture of painful and incalculable consequences”

Posted on 16 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I thought something was coming!
This is from the Holy See Press Office:
COMMUNIQUE CONCERNING THE SOCIETY OF ST. PIUS X
Vatican City, 16 March 2012 (VIS) – Given below is the text of a communique relating to the Society of St. Pius … Continue reading →

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