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ARTICLES INDEX
 ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE
SSPX FAQ QUESTION 2
Who was Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre?

SSPX FAQ QUESTION 4
Wasn't Archbishop Lefebvre suspended from performing all sacred functions, along with all the priests he ordained?

SSPX FAQ QUESTION 11
Wasn't Archbishop Lefebvre excommunicated for consecrating bishops unlawfully?

Pope's letter to the bishops on remission of excommunications [VATICAN]

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

TWENTY YEARS OF STRUGGLE
A important conference about the SSPX's persecution by the Roman Authorities by Archbishop Lefebvre given in September 1986 during a priestly retreat in Econe

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

THE CHURCH, THE PRIESTHOOD AND THE TRIDENTINE INDULT
A conference given by Archbishop Lefebvre in Stuttgart, Germany in 1984, which despite the motu proprio is still pertinent today.

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

ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE ON THE NEW CODE OF CANON LAW
A conference given in Turin, Italy on March 24, 1984, shortly after the publication of the New Code.

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

 BISHOP ANTONIO DE CASTRO MAYER
BISHOP ANTONIO DE CASTRO MAYER
A brief biography on the Lion of Campos

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

BISHOP ANTONIO DE CASTRO MAYER'S LETTER TO POPE PAUL VI REGARDING THE PROMULGATION OF THE NOVUS ORDO MISSAE
Written on September 12, 1969, this letter pre-dates the famous Brief Critical Study of the New Order of Mass, and briefly highlights some of the doctrinal problems with the New Mass
 BISHOP SALVADOR LAZO

MY RETURN TO THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS
Autobiography of Bishop Salvador L. Lazo

BISHOP LAZO'S DECLARATION OF FAITH
His May 21, 1998 open letter to Pope John Paul II

BISHOP LAZO'S LAST WILL & THE WARRIOR'S FUNERAL
A Bishop's Testimony of Adherence to the Roman Catholic Faith

Superior General's Letter #58, April 2000
The death of Bishop Lazo and the Society's work in the Philippines

 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.
 
 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 2003
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

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

 CRISIS IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

SUPERIOR GENERAL'S LETTER #74, April 2009
Another Rosary Crusade from May 1, 2009 - March 25, 2010 for the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary as requested at by Our Lady at Fatima [PDF 34kb]

 

ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE EXCOMMUNICATIONS

BISHOP FELLAY'S PRESS RELEASE
ON WITHDRAWAL OF EXCOMMUNICATIONS
  [FSSPX.ORG]

SUPERIOR GENERAL'S LETTER ABOUT EXCOMMUNICATIONS
[FSSPX.ORG]

THE 1988 CONSECRATIONS: A Theological Study;  Parts I - III
Taken from the July & September 1999 editions of SI SI NO NO

THE 1988 CONSECRATIONS:  A Canonical Study:  Parts I - III
Taken from the November 1999, January 2000, & March 2000 editions of SI SI NO NO

SSPX PDF media brochure: click to open

 
CATHOLIC PRINCIPLES
Some authoritative texts as guiding principles in today's crisis.  Covers such items as:
  • The character of the Catholic Church

  • The papacy

  • The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

  • The nature of dogma

  • The nature of laws

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"

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

ECCLESIAE UNITATEM... A DICI COMMENTARY ON THE MOTU PROPRIO
An SSPX commentary on Pope Benedict XVI's motu proprio of  published on July 2, 2009 concerning the Ecclesia Dei Commission

Superior General's Letter #73, October 08
The background to Cardinal Castrillion's ultimatum, the motu proprio, another million rosaries crusade for the removal of Tradition's excommunication. [PDF 28 kb]

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

POPE BENEDICT XVI'S MOTU PROPRIO, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
An analysis made of the motu proprio in the January 2008 Si Si No No. Includes comments on the remaining problems of false ecumenism

TWO INTERPRETATIONS OF VATICAN II: MYTH OR REALITY?
This August 2008 issue of the Si Si No No covers the two opposing views of the Council. Includes the article "The Erosion of the Council's Authority"

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 2008
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 2007
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.

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

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 2004
"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 2003
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

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 by various churchmen

 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.

AN INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP DE GALLERETA
Given on May 2, 2009 concerning the lifting of the excommunications, forthcoming theological discussions, SSPX's canonical status and formation of seminarians [PDF 505 kb]

ECCLESIAE UNITATEM... A DICI COMMENTARY ON THE MOTU PROPRIO
An SSPX commentary on Pope Benedict XVI's motu proprio of  published on July 2, 2009 concerning the Ecclesia Dei Commission

Superior General's Letter #73, October 2008
The background to Cardinal Castrillion's ultimatum, the motu proprio, another million rosaries crusade for the removal of Tradition's excommunication. [PDF 28 kb]

DECLARATION FROM DICI regarding Cardinal
Castrillon Hoyos' ultimatum

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 2008
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 2005
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

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 2002
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 2001
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

DOCTRINAL TALKS BETWEEN SSPX AND THE HOLY SSE
A note from DICI about this crucial, forthcoming event.  [DICI]

PRESS RELEASE of the General House concerning the SSPX's members of the theological commission

 EDUCATION

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AUGUST 2007 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Combating the unreality of our age


JUNE 2007 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Means which help to development resourcefulness in children

FEBRUARY 2007 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Instilling Resourcefulness in Children continued: the Detriment of TV


SEPTEMBER 2006 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Instilling Responsibility in Children

JULY 2006 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Childhood Development

JUNE 2006 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Disciplining Children


MARCH 2006 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The Raising of Children

JUNE 2005 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The Development of Character in Children

JULY 2004 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Education and sanctification

 FATIMA
SEPTEMBER 2005 RCR
Pilgrimage to Fatima [PDF: 1692 kb]

SEPTEMBER 2005 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The SSPX's Fatima Pilgrimage of Reparation

STATEMENT OF BISHOP FELLAY
Regarding the rumor of Sister Lucy's message of Oct 7th.  Given on October 9, 2001
 

REMARKS ON FATIMA
Bishop Fellay's remarks on the recent release of the Third Secret of Fatima; June 26, 2000

NOVEMBER 2000 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Regarding the Act Entrustment to Mary Most Holy made by Pope John Paul II

 FEENEYISM
THE THREE ERRORS OF THE FEENEYITES
An erudite and follow-up article by Fr. Laisney to the "The Three Baptisms"

THE THREE BAPTISMS
An article that defends the Catholic doctrine of Baptism of Desire and Baptism of Blood
 

MAY 2001 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Errors of the Feeneyites regarding baptism

FR. FEENEY AND CATHOLIC DOCTRINE
Originally printed in 1986, this brief article summarizes the doctrinal deficiencies of Feeneyism

 FRATERNITY OF ST. PETER
SSPX FAQ QUESTION 13
What are we to think of the Fraternity of St. Peter?

IS ST. PETER'S THE LINE OF ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE?
The Fraternity of St. Peter and the May Protocol
Originally printed in the December 1995 issue of The Angelus and long overdue to be made available on this site, this excellent article by Fr. Peter Scott exposes the "May Protocol" signed by the Fraternity for what it really is:  a betrayal of Catholic Tradition and for what the Archbishop stood for.  Available in a PDF format:  346 kb

SANCTE PETRE... QUO VADIS?
An expose on the Fraternity of St. Peter by former seminarians

AUGUST 2000 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The Fraternity of St. Peter's fiasco

THE FIASCO OF THE FRATERNITY OF ST. PETER
By Fr. Pivert of the SSPX

 INDULT MASS
SSPX FAQ QUESTION 10
May we attend the Indult Mass?

THE INDULT MASS:  SHOULD ONE ATTEND IT AT ALL?
An article written by Fr. Van Es and published in the June 1993 issue of The Angelus

THE LEGITIMACY OF QUO PRIMUM TODAY
Did Pope Paul VI Abolish the Tridentine Rite of Mass?

An excellent article by Fr. Dulac regarding the legality of the Papal Bull, Quo Primum

Superior General's Letter #57, Oct 1999
The effectiveness of Ecclesia Dei

THE CHURCH, THE PRIESTHOOD AND THE TRIDENTINE INDULT
A conference given by Archbishop Lefebvre in Stuttgart, Germany in 1984, which despite the motu proprio is still pertinent today.

 MEDICAL ISSUES
THE IMMORALITY OF EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH
Another comprehensive article by Fr. Iscara on one of the most burning contemporary medical issues

PROMOTHEUS' GIFT
Fr. Iscara explores in-depth the morality of genetic engineering [pdf 260 kb]

TO LIVE AND LET DIE:  Some Questions on the Moral Limits of Medical Treatment
An excellent article by Fr. Iscara on the pertinent modern question of euthanasia and extraordinary medical treatment

LIFE:  THE ENSOULMENT OF MATTER
Dr. Chjonowski briefly covers philosophically what life really is, as opposed to the liberal conception

THE CATHOLIC VIEW OF LIFE; KEVORKIAN, THE JACK OF DEATH
A brief essay of Catholicism versus Kevorikian

RHYTHM: THE UNHAPPY COMPROMISE
Written in 1948 for Integrity magazine, Fr. Hugh Calkins discusses the problems of NFP, then known as the "Rhythm"

MARITAL LOVE AND FIDELITY
Translated from the January 1988 French edition of Courrier de Rome, this article takes a somber look at the dangers NFP poses for Catholic marriages

RELIGIOUS AND MORAL ASPECTS OF PAIN PREVENTION IN MEDICAL PRACTICE
This 1957 address by Pope Pius XII covers the important modern question of the use of pain killers for those on their death bed.

 MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES
CATHOLIC FAQs
A variety of questions are answered.  The section headings are:

FEBRUARY 2005 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Fasting, Ash Wednesday and Lent

MARCH 2004 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
True joy


FEBRUARY 2004 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Leading exemplary lives


JUNE 2003 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The Priesthood

MAY 2003 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The Peace of God

FEBRUARY 2003 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The Sacrament of Confirmation

JANUARY 2002 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Christmas Season:  Humility and good will

OCTOBER 2001 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The denial of the Devil and his influence in the world

JULY 2001 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The priest's unity with Christ

MARCH 2001 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Lent and spiritual combat

Superior General's Letter #55, Oct 1998
The new church in Econe, the Rosary and the Family

SERMON BY BISHOP FELLAY
Given at St. Nicolas du Chardonnet Church in Paris on December 26, 2004 for the priestly ordination of Fr. Gaud

THE DEVOLUTION OF EVOLUTION
Dr. Terry Jackson demonstrates how the theory of evolution is atheistic and has not been proven as fact

SUPERIOR GENERAL'S Letter #66, June 2004
Graces due to the intercession of Our Lady

APRIL 2007 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Going forward with the joy of Easter

OCTOBER 2005 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The Value of Suffering

MOTU PROPRIOs ARTICLES
Click here for a list of informative articles and conferences that address the issue of the motu proprios, Summorum Pontificum (July 7, 2007) and Ecclesiae Unitatem (July 2, 2009) and their ongoing results.
 NEW CATECHISM [1992]
SSPX FAQ QUESTION 14
What are we to think of the new Catechism of the Catholic Church (1992)?
THE NEW CATECHISM:  IS IT CATHOLIC?  Parts I - IV
Taken from the March, April & May 1994 editions of SI SI NO NO 
 NEW CODE OF CANON LAW [1983]
SSPX FAQ QUESTION 8
Shouldn't we accept the 1983 Code of Canon Law?

ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE ON THE NEW CODE OF CANON LAW
A conference given in Turin, Italy on March 24, 1984, shortly after the publication of the New Code.

THE VALIDITY OF CONFESSIONS & MARRIAGES IN SSPX CHAPELS
Revised format for easier reading!
This great in-depth article by Fr. Angles shows via Canon Law why these sacraments given by SSPX priests are certainly valid
 NEW MASS ( Novus Ordo Missae )
SSPX FAQ QUESTION 5
Why should Catholics have nothing to do with the Novus Ordo Missae?

Superior General's Letter #71, November 07
The effects of the  motu proprio and announcement of a perpetual Rosary Crusade for the retraction of the 1988 "excommunications"  [PDF 32 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 LEGITIMACY OF QUO PRIMUM TODAY
Did Pope Paul VI Abolish the Tridentine Rite of Mass?

An excellent article by Fr. Dulac regarding the legality of the Papal Bull, Quo Primum

A SHORT CRITICAL STUDY OF THE NEW ORDER OF MASS
Commonly referred to as the Ottaviani Intervention, this excellent and well known study on the Novus Ordo Missae was actually commissioned by Archbishop Lefebvre!

SEPTEMBER 2000 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The new rubrics for the Novus Ordo


Superior General's Letter #56, April 1999
30 years of the Novus Ordo Missae

Superior General's Letter #54, March 1998
The corruption of the Mass

 PADRE PIO
PADRE PIO:  On spirituality, Vatican II and the Novus Ordo Missae
What Padre Pio really had to say about these matters
PADRE PIO & ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE
A popular book available in the United States on Padre Pio, Padre Pio Gleanings has an outright lie regarding a conversation of Archbishop Lefebvre with Padre Pio.  Here's the real story.
 POPE BENEDICT XVI
SSPX PRESS COMMUNIQUE BY BISHOP FELLAY ON THE ELECTION OF POPE BENEDICT XVI

CHRISTENDOM ISSUE °1 [DICI source in pdf format]
Bishop Fellay's June 13, 2005 conference in Brussels:  "What are the prospects for the Church with the advent of a new pope?"

 

 POPE JOHN PAUL II
SSPX PRESS COMMUNIQUE BY BISHOP FELLAY ON THE DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II

HIS HOLINESS Pope John Paul II

SSPX FAQ QUESTION 7
Should we follow everything that Pope John Paul II does?

ADDRESS TO THE HOLY FATHER
When Bishop Fellay presented Pope John Paul II with the book, The Problem of the Liturgical Reform, he included this address as a preface.

BISHOP FELLAY'S OPEN LETTER TO THE POPE
Concerning the Common Declaration of the Catholic Church and the World Federation of Lutheran churches on Justification.  October 27, 1999

 SEDEVACANTISM
SSPX FAQ QUESTION 15
What are we to think of the sedevacantists?

A LITTLE CATECHISM ON SEDEVACANTISM

IS SEDEVACANTISM CATHOLIC?
Taken from the March 1998 issue of The Angelus

CONCERNING A SEDEVACANTIST THESIS
Taken from the November 1998 issue of Si Si No No

CATHOLIC FAQ
Is a sedevacantist to be considered a non-Catholic?

CATHOLIC FAQ
Do sedevacantists really love the Church? Do they not judge Pope John Paul II personally, as they say?

ON RUMORS AND THEIR SOURCE
The editor's letter of the February 1978 issue of The Angelus that heralded the article, The Validity of Holy Orders

THE VALIDITY OF HOLY ORDERS
A defense against the accusations of some sedevacantists who hold that the Archbishop Lefebvre's ordination was invalid

 SOCIAL DOCTRINE
MULTICULTURALISM: "Diversity" for the Culturally Clueless
Dr. Peter Chojnowski examines the anti-Western culture campaign, its roots, errors and the Catholic solution against this anti-Catholic revolution


MIGHT IS NOT RIGHT:  Why "Preventive War" is Immoral
Another excellent article by Fr. Iscara pertaining to the question of "just war"

JUST WAR:  Catholic Doctrine and Some Modern Problems
An excellent article on this current key topic

CHRISTENDOM AND REVOLUTION
Fr. Juan Iscara explains the role of Revolution in the destruction of Christendom

HUMANISTIC PACIFISM
Another insightful article by Fr. Carlos Iscara (author of the article, "Just War") on the important topic of the Church's authentic view on war and peace

NOVEMBER 2002 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Christ the King and Liberty

NOVEMBER 2001 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
Spiritual Terrorism

FEBRUARY 2001 DISTRICT SUPERIOR'S LETTER
The Angelus Press and good Catholic books

DEFENSE OF THE INQUISITION
Originally published in the November 1999 issue of The Angelus magazine, this article is a timely defense of a much misunderstood chapter of history in the Catholic Church

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT:  A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE
Originally published in The Angelus in April 1983, this article explores the philosophical reasons why the Church has always sanctioned capital punishment

 SOCIETY OF ST. PIUS X
SSPX FAQ QUESTION 1
What is the Society of St. Pius X?

SSPX FAQ QUESTION 3
Wasn't the Society of St. Pius X lawfully suppressed?

SSPX FAQ QUESTION 12
Isn't the Society of St. Pius X schismatic?

A SHORT HISTORY OF THE SSPX
 

NEW PRIESTS FOR THE CHURCH!
Featuring pictures, links to sermons and a press release

AN INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP DE GALLERETA
Given on May 2, 2009 concerning the lifting of the excommunications, forthcoming theological discussions, SSPX's canonical status and formation of seminarians [PDF 505 kb]

Pope's letter to the bishops on remission of excommunications [VATICAN]

ECCLESIAE UNITATEM... A DICI COMMENTARY ON THE MOTU PROPRIO
An SSPX commentary on Pope Benedict XVI's motu proprio of  published on July 2, 2009 concerning the Ecclesia Dei Commission

DECLARATION of Bishop Williamson

PRESS RELEASE from Bishop Fellay
concerning Bishop Williamson's interview [PDF 42kb]

Bishop Fellay on Bishop Williamson's February 9th interview in Der Spiegel

The anti-Papal agenda behind the interview of Bishop Williamson for Swedish television [DICI]

TWENTY YEARS OF STRUGGLE
A important conference about the SSPX's persecution by the Roman Authorities by Archbishop Lefebvre given in September 1986 during a priestly retreat in Econe.

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

THE 1988 CONSECRATIONS: A Theological Study;  Parts I - III
Taken from the July & September 1999 editions of SI SI NO NO

THE 1988 CONSECRATIONS:  A Canonical Study:  Parts I - V
Taken from the November 1999, January 2000 & March 2000 editions of SI SI NO NO

A CANONICAL STUDY
German canonist Fr. Rudolph Kaschewsky briefly explains in this July 1988 article how the 1988 Consecrations did not incur excommunication, nor were they a schismatic act

THE SSPX & ANNULMENTS
Lists some FAQs regarding this important matter and cites 4 in-depth articles available that answers these questions [cf. below for a listing]

DICI #100
Explanations regarding recent events concerning the SSPX in Bordeaux, France

REPLY OF FR. DUBROEUQ
To a letter which Fr. Vanderputten circulated via the Internet

STATEMENT OF BISHOP FELLAY TO SSPX MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
Comments to a recent letter from the expelled Fr. Vanderputten to his friends regarding the SSPX. Given on September 13, 2001

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

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

Superior General's Letter # 63, January 2003
The lesson of Campos & the SSPX's apostolates

Superior General's Letter #59, Nov 2000
30 years of the Society of St. Pius X

General Superior's Letter #53, Sept 1997
The "2 Texts of Rome"

 SUPPLIED JURISDICTION / ANNULMENTS ( in regards to the SSPX )

SUPPLIED JURISDICTION & TRADITIONAL PRIESTS
This conference given by Bishop Tissier de Mallerais in 1991 touches on the important topic of supplied jurisdiction, its effect upon traditional priests and their ministry, as well as on the issue of the laity and Catholic Action

THE STATE OF NECESSITY
This two-part article (originally published in the January and March 2009 issues of the Si Si No No) deals with this crucial topic that defines the SSPX's actions in the context of the present Church crisis

THE SSPX & ANNULMENTS
Lists some FAQs regarding this important matter and cites these 4 in-depth articles:

SSPX FAQ QUESTION 9
Do traditional priests have jurisdiction?

THE VALIDITY OF CONFESSIONS & MARRIAGES IN SSPX CHAPELS
Revised format for easier reading! This in-depth article by Fr. Angles shows via Canon Law why these sacraments given by SSPX priests are certainly valid

 VATICAN II COUNCIL
SSPX FAQ QUESTION 6
What are Catholics to think of Vatican II?

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

TWO INTERPRETATIONS OF VATICAN II: MYTH OR REALITY?
This August 2008 issue of the Si Si No No covers the two opposing views of the Council. Includes the article "The Erosion of the Council's Authority"

COLLEGIALITY
Fr. Basil Wrighton explains this keynote error of Vatican II and the liberal machinations that caused its adoption by the Council.

REPLY OF ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE TO CARDINAL OTTAVIANI AFTER THE COUNCIL
Written in December 1966, nearly a year after the conclusion of Vatican II, Archbishop Lefebvre details the confusion that was already occurring so early in the missionary Africa amongst the Holy Ghost Fathers.

ARCHBISHOP LEFEBVRE PREPARING THE COUNCIL (1959 - 1962)
A brief story by Bishop Tissier de Mallerais on Archbishop Lefebvre's participation in Vatican II

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

 
 

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