Tag Archives: Pope of Christian Unity

Pope Benedict may make his SSPX decision before the end of May

Posted on 6 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Our friends at Rorate, who are always on top of these things, posted that – according to a French news source – the Holy Father may make a decision about the SSPX before the end of May.
From the French-language religious … Continue reading →

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SSPX USA District Superior: “double your efforts in the Rosary Crusade”

Posted on 3 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The District Superiors of the SSPX are one by one having their say about the present situation of the SSPX in light of the Holy See’s (the Holy Father’s) outreach.
The German Superior HERE and the BeNeLux HERE.
The US District pipes … Continue reading →

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SSPXers examining their consciences

Posted on 1 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Be sure to check out this post on Rorate. It seems that priests within the SSPX are doing some self-examinations.
From the May 2012 issue of Seignadou, the newsletter of the chaplaincy of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) for … Continue reading →

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SSPX options and the Pope of Christian Unity

Posted on 16 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Benedict XVI is the Pope of Christian Unity.
From the intrepid Andrea Tornielli’s Vatican Insider of the Italian daily La Stampa.  My emphases and comments.
The Superior General of the Society of St. Pius X writes to his priests: “We are waiting, an agreement … 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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Msgr. Bux to SSPX: “Come take part in this blessed future in which we can already foresee dawn, despite the persistent darkness. “

Posted on 20 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Monsignor Nicola Bux, a consultor to the CDF and to the Office of Pontifical Ceremonies, etc., (originator of what I call the Bux Protocol - which every priest and bishop should remember that people may invoke!) has written a letter to … Continue reading →

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Of Ordinariates, the SSPX, and the gravitational pull

Posted on 12 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Benedict XVI, the Pope of Christian Unity, has made it possible by his provision in Anglicanorum coetibus, for Anglicans to enter into Holy Church in new Ordinariates.  Their liturgical traditions are being codified and approved by the Holy See and … Continue reading →

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Full circle for “an Anglican now in full communion with Peter”

Posted on 10 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is for your Just Too Cool file.
From CNA:
Convert priest thrilled to host Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury
By David Kerr
Rome, Italy, Mar 9, 2012 / 06:29 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholic convert Father Peter Hughes prefers to describe himself as “an … Continue reading →

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Sixth former Anglican Bishop received into the Catholic Church

Posted on 7 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Benedict XVI is the Pope of Christian Unity.
I received this press release from the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham in England.
Another Anglican bishop answers Pope Benedict’s call to unity
Former Anglican monk and bishop, Robert Mercer, has been received into … Continue reading →

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A new Personal Ordinariate!

Posted on 1 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Anglicans/Episcopalians-to-be-Catholics have their own Personal Ordinariate today.
Let there be sung Non nobis and Te Deum.
It is called the Ordinariate of the Chair of Peter!
As widely predicted Fr. Jeffrey Steenson is the new Ordinary.
The document of erection of the Ordinariate … Continue reading →

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