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SSPX
FAQ QUESTION
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Who was Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre?SSPX
FAQ QUESTION
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Wasn't Archbishop Lefebvre suspended
from performing all sacred functions, along with all the priests he
ordained?
SSPX
FAQ QUESTION
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Wasn't Archbishop Lefebvre
excommunicated for consecrating bishops unlawfully?
ARCHBISHOP
LEFEBVRE WAS RIGHT!
Some comments on the legitimate resistance of traditional
Catholics to the ecclesiastical "abuse of power"
ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE'S JUNE 1988 PUBLIC STATEMENT AGAINST FALSE
ECUMENISM
Written originally in 1983, it was not made public though until
the Episcopal Consecrations in June 1988
CAN OBEDIENCE OBLIGE US TO DISOBEY?
A statement made in March 1988 by Archbishop Lefebvre regarding
obedience to the pope
A LETTER TO POPE JOHN PAUL II FROM ARCHBISHOP MARCEL LEFEBVRE
AND BISHOP ANTONIO DE CASTRO MAYER
Composed and signed by both bishops on August 31, 1985, this
letter summarized the condition of the Church, how false ecumenism
is contrary to Church teaching, and how it is causing a crisis in
the Church
ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE PREPARING THE COUNCIL (1959 - 1962)
A brief story
by Bishop Tissier de Mallerais on Archbishop Lefebvre's
participation in Vatican II
Letter #68, September 05
The Centenary of the Birth of Archbishop Lefebvre
TWO YEARS AFTER THE CONSECRATIONS
A conference given by Archbishop Lefebvre on September 6, 1990 to
his priests in Econe, Switzerland that brilliantly summarizes the
reasons for the Society's position and the status of Catholic
Tradition in light of the 1988 Consecrations |
ONE YEAR AFTER THE CONSECRATIONS
An interview made by
Fideliter with Archbishop Lefebvre about the state of
the SSPX, the Church and Catholic Tradition one year after the
1988 Consecrations
EXCERPTS OF AN INTERVIEW WITH ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE
Given in April 1986 in Atlanta, GA, this interview covers a
variety of topics on the crisis in the Church, concluding with
practical advice for the faithful
THE LONG ISLAND CONFERENCE
Given in 1983 in Long Island, NY, the Archbishop outlines why he
maintained relations with Rome, and the betrayal of the Church by
various churchmen
THE ROLE OF THE PRIESTLY SSPX IN THE HEART OF THE CHURCH
Given in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1981 by Archbishop Lefebvre,
this conference covers the SSPX's place in the Church to form
priests and also in combating Modernism. He also speaks about the
efforts of both the traditionalists and liberals during the Second
Vatican Council
CHRISTENDOM ISSUE #5 [DICI source in pdf format]
Archbishop Lefebvre
and the "Hot Summer of 1976"
THE 1974 DECLARATION
OF ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE (Appendix I)
THE
JUBILEE SERMON OF ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE (Appendix IV)
September 23, 1979
THE
1988 CONSECRATIONS SERMON OF ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE (Appendix
V)
APRIL
2001 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
10th Anniversary of
the passing of Archbishop Lefebvre |
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BISHOP
JOHN BOSCO MANAT |
BISHOP MANAT: Another bishop returns to Tradition!
An conference given by Bishop John Bosco Manat, bishop of the
diocese of Ratchaburi, Thailand, on his conversion to Tradition. |
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CAMPOS
ACCORDANCE |
VERIFIED: BISHOP RIFAN OF CAMPOS CONCELEBRATED THE NEW MASS ON
SEPT 8, 2004
Fr. George Cottier predicted that this would eventually happen...
time has proven him right. This page contains various
articles, links and even photos related to the event.
Superior
General's Letter # 63, January 03
The lesson of Campos & the SSPX's apostolates
FR. FLEISCHMAN'S OPEN
LETTER TO THE CAMPOS FATHERS
Written originally in Portuguese and by a
Benedictine monk who survived the debacle and betrayal of the
Abbey of Le Barroux, this recently translated and insightful
letter was actually published months before the priests of Campos
signed the Accord.
THE
CAMPOS SITUATION
SOME INSIGHTS BY BISHOP FELLAY
Translated from DICI,
#44, of March 1, 2002
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OPEN
LETTER TO THE PRIESTS OF CAMPOS
Some stern words
given by Dr. David Allen White, author of the book, Mouth of
the Lion which documented the heroic struggle of Catholic
Tradition against Modernism in the diocese of Campos.
DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S
LETTER:
REGARDING THE "RECONCILIATION" IN CAMPOS
Considerations
and comparisons on this recent news
PRESS
RELEASE:
REGARDING THE PRIESTS OF CAMPOS
On January
18th, Rome erected an apostolic administration with the priests of
Campos. Is this good news? Time will tell.
STATEMENT
OF BISHOP FELLAY TO SSPX MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
Regarding the events
of September 11 and the priests of Campos |
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| CRISIS
IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH |
CATHOLIC
PRINCIPLES
Some authoritative texts as guiding
principles in today's crisis. Covers such items as:
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COLLEGIALITY
Fr. Basil Wrighton explains this keynote error of Vatican II and
the liberal machinations that caused its adoption by the
Council.
THE CONTROVERSY OVER CELIBACY FOR DEACONS
A brief article from the August 1998 issue of The Angelus
on this subject
THE TRUE
NOTION OF TRADITION
In this excellent article, Bishop Tissier
de Mallerais shows that the Church's definition of "Tradition"
is not the Modernists' sound-bite, "living tradition"
PRAY MUCH FOR THE HOLY FATHER
Fr. Nicholas Mary, C.SS.R., explains the importance of this
issue
POST-CONCILIAR CHURCH: IS IT A NEW RELIGION?
This Catholic FAQ makes the proper
distinctions while showing the revolutionary nature of Vatican
II
SUPERIOR GENERAL'S
Letter #65, December 04
"The sacrament of the
unity of mankind" of the Conciliar Church
WHAT SHOULD WE MAKE OF
ASSISI I & II?
Originally published in the February 1986 issue of
the Si Si No No, this clear and incisive article explained the
dangerous theological mentalities of Assisi I [1986] and its
devastating consequences. Its timeliness is still applicable to
Assisi II [2002]. Complete with a letter of request from Archbishop Lefebvre
to 8 cardinals to make a public protest against Assisi I and a link to
Bishop Fellay's Press Release regarding Assisi II.
Superior
General's Letter #64,
July 03
Tradition and
Modernism
THE
LUMINOUS MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY
Translated from
DICI., #63 of October 26, 2002
CLEAR IDEAS ON THE
POPE'S INFALLIBLE MAGISTERIUM
This excellent article, which was originally
printed in the January 2002 issue of the SI SI NO NO, masterfully addresses the
crucial issue of the infallibility of the Magisterium.
PRESS
RELEASE:
ON ASSISI II
On January 24th, another
inter-religious prayer meeting will be convened at Assisi by
Pope John Paul II. Bishop Fellay's comments on this
upcoming tragic event.
PROBLEMS,
CAUSES, REMEDIES BY BISHOP FELLAY
Given on January 7,
1999 in Kansas City, MO
TWO YEARS AFTER THE CONSECRATIONS
A conference given by Archbishop Lefebvre on September 6, 1990
to his priests in Econe, Switzerland that brilliantly summarizes
the reasons for the Society's position and the status of
Catholic Tradition in light of the 1988 Consecrations
ONE YEAR AFTER THE CONSECRATIONS
An interview made by
Fideliter with Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre about the state of
the SSPX, the Church and Catholic Tradition one year after the
1988 Consecrations
OCTOBER 2002 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The disastrous state of human society today
SEPTEMBER 2002 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The One True and Unshifting Faith
April 2002 District Superior's Letter
Assisi II, Syncretism, the new Ten
Commandments and the New World Religion
MARCH 2002 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Assisi II and Secular Humanism
ON
THE JOINT DECLARATION
Fr. Peter
Scott's Letter to Friends and Benefactors, from the October 1998 Regina
Coeli Report.
Superior
General's Letter #61
The growth and fruits of Catholic Tradition;
why does Rome refuse the Tridentine Mass?
JANUARY
2001 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Concerning the indefectibility of
the Church
JUNE
2001 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The division
between eternal Rome and modernist Rome
DECEMBER
2000 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
More comments on the Dominus Jesus document
OCTOBER
2000 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The Dominus
Jesus document: Is it really the Syllabus of
the 21st century?
Superior
General's Letter
#57, Oct 1999
The Assisi
scandal and the effectiveness of Ecclesia Dei
Superior
General's Message
to Members of the Society, Sept 1999
Rome
attacks the Tridentine Mass!
Superior
General's Letter
#52, March 1997
Liberal
Catholicism
Sermon
by Bishop Bernard Fellay
Given
on the occasion of the ordinations to the priesthood at
Econe, June 24, 1996, which speaks of the enemy of
false ecumenism
EXCERPTS OF AN INTERVIEW WITH ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE
Given in April 1986 in Atlanta, GA, this interview covers a
variety of topics on the crisis in the Church, concluding with
practical advice for the faithful
THE LONG ISLAND CONFERENCE
Given in 1983 in Long Island, NY, Archbishop Lefebvre outlines why he
maintained relations with Rome, and the betrayal of the Church
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OUGHT PRIESTS OF THE CONCILIAR CHURCH TO BE “RE-ORDAINED” WHEN
THEY COME TO TRADITION?
Fr. Peter Scott explains the
approach that must be taken in regards to the priestly
ordinations given in the new rite [pdf 502 kb]
THE THEOLOGY AND
SPIRITUALITY OF THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
An important expose by Fr.
Franz Schmidberger that the traditional Roman Mass requires
Catholic doctrine [PDF 443 kb] THIS
ARTICLE SUMMARIZES WHAT THE BATTLE OVER THE MASS IS ALL ABOUT:
THE PURITY OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH
THE VALIDITY OF THE NEW RITE OF EPISCOPAL CONSECRATIONS
The English-language article from Angelus Press originally
printed in the Avrille Dominicans French quarterly, Sel de la
Ter [pdf 2.6 mb]
Superior General's Letter #72,
April 08
The motu proprio is not enough. The fundamental principle
that dictates the action of traditional Catholics is the safeguard of the
faith. [PDF 35 kb]
Superior
General's Letter #70, February 07
The pending motu proprio on the Mass and Catholic
Tradition
DIOCESAN
DIALOGUES
This section contains dialogues that have occurred
recently between local ordinaries and the SSPX in the
USA or its adherents
INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP FELLAY
CONCERNING HIS AUGUST 29, 2005
MEETING WITH POPE BENEDICT XVI
Given by DICI on September 17, 2005.
Includes the press release given on the day of the audience
DICI'S INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP FELLAY
ON POPE BENEDICT XVI, 3
MONTHS AFTER HIS PAPAL ELECTION
WHAT CATHOLICS NEED TO KNOW: THE CONFERENCE
Given by Bishop Fellay in Nov
2004 regarding the SSPX, Catholic Tradition and Rome, and
insights into the issues of true obedience and ecumenism
OPUS
DEI: A Strange Pastoral Phenomenon
An in-depth article that demonstrates how the Opus Dei
institution's "Work of God" is actually Modernism in disguise
A LETTER TO POPE JOHN PAUL II FROM ARCHBISHOP MARCEL LEFEBVRE
AND BISHOP ANTONIO DE CASTRO MAYER
Composed and signed by both bishops on August 31, 1985, this
letter summarized the condition of the Church, how false
ecumenism is contrary to Church teaching, and how it is causing
a crisis in the Church
CAN OBEDIENCE OBLIGE US TO DISOBEY?
A statement made by Archbishop Lefebvre regarding obedience to
the pope
OFF CENTER
Is belief in the Catholic Faith "left", "right" or "center"?
Supposedly after Vatican II, such groups do indeed exist and
exemplify how closely Catholics adhere to the "super" Council.
This philosophical defense by Dr. Peter Chojnowski demolishes
such a liberal view.
OKAYING MIXED MARRIAGES
An article that explains the Church's perspective of "mixed"
marriages
HOW ARE CATHOLICS TO RESPOND TO THE PRESENT CRISIS IN THE
CHURCH?
Fr. Peter Scott gives an
excellent analysis and practical answers to this important
question.
POST-CONCILIAR CHURCH: IS IT A NEW RELIGION?
This Catholic FAQ makes the proper
distinctions while showing the revolutionary nature of Vatican
II
THE CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL
A comprehensive apologetic expose on the errors of the movement
by Fr. Scott Gardner
ROMAN PROTESTANTS
Published in the August 1982 issue of The Angelus, this
classic article by Fr. Wrighton demonstrates how "the spirit
of Vatican II" is protestantizing Catholics.
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BISHOP FELLAY SPEAKS OUT AGAINST ECUMENISM TO THE CARDINALS
January 6, 2004
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the pontificate
of Pope John Paul II, Bishop Fellay addressed the cardinals
of the Roman Catholic Church in a letter about the
disastrous effects of ecumenism effected through Vatican II
and the Novus Ordo Missae. Included with the
letter was the document (now a booklet available from
Angelus Press) From Ecumenism to Silent Apostasy.
February 2, 2004
Bishop Fellay gave a interview to DICI regarding the release
of the document (now a booklet available from Angelus Press)
From Ecumenism to Silent Apostasy.
DICI'S INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP FELLAY ABOUT HIS JAN 6, 2004
LETTER TO THE CARDINALS |
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LETTER TO THE CARDINALS [ PDF 93kb] |
FROM ECUMENISM TO SILENT APOSTASY [PDF 271kb] |
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| DISCUSSIONS ( between the SSPX and Rome ) |
GET THE FULL PICTURE!
Click here for a
chronologically arranged list of informative articles and
conferences that will bring you up to speed with recent
Church events, the SSPX and its ongoing discussions with
Rome. |
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ORDINATION SERMON OF BISHOP ALFONSO DE GALARRETA
Given on June 27, 2008
Bishop de Galarreta demonstrates the Society's defense of the Catholic
Faith by contrasting the Church's teaching on the priesthood [DICI source]
Superior General's Letter #72,
April 08
The motu proprio is not enough. The fundamental principle
that dictates the action of traditional Catholics is the safeguard of the
faith. [PDF 35 kb]
REGINA COELI
REPORT:
FEBRUARY
The SSPX - the Papacy - Romanitas [713 kb]
FEBRUARY 2006 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The SSPX: Keeping to the Course set by Archbishop Lefebvre
THE LONG ISLAND CONFERENCE
Given in 1983 in Long Island, NY, the Archbishop outlines why he
maintained relations with Rome, and the betrayal of the Church by
various churchmen.
INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP FELLAY CONCERNING HIS AUGUST 29, 2005
MEETING WITH POPE BENEDICT XVI
Given by DICI on September 17, 2005.
Includes the press release given on the day of the audience
Letter #67, January 05
The eyes of Faith and Bishop
Fellay's letter to Cardinal Hoyos
WHAT CATHOLICS NEED TO KNOW: THE CONFERENCE
Given by Bishop Fellay on November
10,
2004 regarding the SSPX, Catholic Tradition and Rome, and insights
into the issues of true obedience and ecumenism
FR. VIOLETTE'S LETTER TO THE FAITHFUL
Regarding Fr. Aulagnier's interview with the Wanderer
magazine
SSPX STATEMENTS
Regarding the false press releases of
mid-April 2003
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SSPX UPDATE
A two-part conference given by
Bishop Fellay conference given on December 19, 2002 in Kansas
City, MO. The first part deals with the SSPX and Rome, while
the second deals with the SSPX's overseas missionary work
Letter #62,
June 02
Rome's recent maneuverings with the SSPX
ROME, SSPX, CAMPOS,
ASSISI, ETC.
A conference given by Bishop Fellay in Kansas City, MO on March 5,
2002
MOST
RECENT CONTACTS BETWEEN THE SSPX AND ROME
Bishop
Fellay's June 22 letter to Cardinal Hoyos regarding the
breakdown of the talks
AUGUST
2001 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
False News and the Dangers of the Modern
Means of Communication
Superior
General's Letter
#60, May 20 01
Rome's
solution and the Society's position
STATEMENT
OF BISHOP FELLAY TO SSPX MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
A summary of
the events and thoughts preceding the negotiations of the SSPX
with Rome.
Given on January 22, 2001
UPDATE
ON THE TALKS WITH ROME
Official
communiqué from the SSPX
given at Menzingen on March 2, 2001
FR. SCHMIDBERGER'S CONFERENCE ON THE SSPX'S
TALKS WITH ROME
Given on
February 22, 2001 in Kansas City, MO
JUNE 1988 LETTER TO
POPE JOHN PAUL II FROM THE SUPERIORS OF THE SSPX
Summarizes the causes of the
failure of the 1987-88 discussions with Rome and that the papal
mandate for consecrating a bishop was implicitly given |
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MOTU
PROPRIO (SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM); JULY 7, 2007 |
MOTU
PROPRIO ARTICLES!
Click here for a list
of informative articles and conferences that address the issue
of the motu proprio and its ongoing results. |
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