Tag: SSPX
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John Salza on SSPX Sympathizers: ‘They’re Almost Worse’
John Salza argues that while some Catholics who attend SSPX chapels solely for liturgical reasons may lack imputability, non-SSPX influencers who publicly promote the Society’s doctrinal positions may demonstrate formal adherence to schism and be considered excommunicated in the Church’s external forum. Read more…
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Kevin Wells Asks SSPX Priests to Leave the Society—And He Is Right
A dispute at Crisis Magazine highlights Kevin Wells’ call for an SSPX priest to serve in struggling parishes, urging reflection on the priesthood’s missionary role, while facing criticism from prominent figures sympathetic to the SSPX. Read more…
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Fr. Gerald Murray: SSPX’s Appeal Does Not Overturn the Excommunication Decree
Fr. Gerald Murray explains that the SSPX’s preliminary recourse does not overturn or nullify the excommunication decree. It merely requests administrative review while the Dicastery considers whether to withdraw or uphold it. Read more…
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Why SSPX Confession and Matrimony Are Invalid Now
Why SSPX Confession and Matrimony Are Invalid Now has become one of the most debated questions following the Vatican’s 2026 explanatory note. This article explains the canonical reasons behind the Holy See’s conclusion, why the issue concerns validity rather than liceity, and why I am saddened by the division among Catholics and the differing opinions… Read more…
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The Irony of Bearing the Name of Saint Pius X
The irony is striking: the Society of Saint Pius X bears his name, yet Saint Pius X taught that priests prove love for the Pope through faithful obedience, not merely words or profession. Read more…
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Fr. Gerald Murray Opines: SSPX Decree Is Canonically Defective
Father Gerald Murray asserts that the Vatican’s decree excommunicates six SSPX bishops but does not formally declare the remaining priests and laity excommunicated. He critiques the explanatory note for overstepping legal boundaries and argues penal laws must specify actions for clarity. Read more…
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What SSPX Laypeople Should Do to Return to the Catholic Church
This article calls SSPX laypeople to return to the Catholic Church, explaining who needs reconciliation and outlining the Vatican’s process for restoring full communion through the local bishop. Read more…
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SSPX Bishops, Priests and Laity Excommunicated: What Every Catholic Should Do Now
The SSPX’s unauthorized episcopal consecrations have grave canonical implications and threaten Church unity. Catholics should remain faithful to the Pope, avoid SSPX influence, pray for reconciliation, and preserve authentic Tradition in full communion with the Church. Read more…
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Not Everything Beautiful Is Good
The forbidden fruit teaches that beauty alone does not justify disobedience. Likewise, reverent SSPX liturgies and consecrations should be judged by truth, obedience, fidelity, and communion with the Church—not appearances. Read more…
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Cardinal Burke: SSPX Consecrations Incur Excommunication, Not All Are Schismatic
Cardinal Raymond Burke warned that episcopal consecrations by the Society of St. Pius X without papal approval would result in automatic excommunication. He encouraged reconciliation efforts with the SSPX but firmly opposed claims of a “state of emergency” justifying such actions. Read more…