The SSPX is a traditionalist organization, founded in 1970 without approval. The Vatican has been in negotiations with them for decades. The Catholic Church does not recognize the priests ordained under the renegade bishop.
I thought they had approval in the beginning, but went afoul when Lefebvre consecrated bishops without JPII’s permission.
The SSPX was founded with full approval in 1970.
November 1, 1970
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) is officially recognized by the local ordinary of Lausanne, Geneva, and Fribourg, Bishop Charriere. It is therefore truly a new little branch pushed forth by the Church.
February 18, 1971
Cardinal Wright, Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for the Clergy, issues a decree praising the wisdom of the Society’s statutes.
Actually, if I recall correctly, the SSPX WAS FOUNDED with approval. It’s priests are recognized as Catholic priests but are considered illicitly ordained and they lack proper faculties in every diocese in the world (hence, they should hear no confessions and perform no marriages).
“The SSPX is a traditionalist organization, founded in 1970 without approval. The Vatican has been in negotiations with them for decades. The Catholic Church does not recognize the priests ordained under the renegade bishop.”
Thanks...I was reading something else about them the other day but was confused. I had not heard of them. Glad someone asked.
Tax chick why did they spit? What was the bee in their bonnet?