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One commentator, below, observed that the bishop said that students could go to a parish, off-campus, where the TLM is offered, thus suggesting that he doesn’t have a problem with the TLM itself.

I have been told that the fact that there is a TLM available SOMEWHERE in my diocese (albeit in an inacessible place at an inconvenient hour) is an adequate response to Summorum Pontificum and a reasonable excuse for disbanding a long-established group of parishioners. The net effect is, of course, that fewer people will be able to attend the TLM, and the chancery knows this. The TLM "problem" is thereby solved through attrition.

Regarding Fr. Gruner, he says he is incardinated in India, yet the Vatican refuses to recognize his incardination. IF what he says is true, then he is the victim of a grave injustice. Regarding the Fatima message, it is a fact that the consecration in the exact form specifically requested by the Blessed Virgin has not yet occurred. It's interesting that we are now seeing the errors of Russia repackaged under the guise of liberation theology and actually marketed by the Vatican in Cardinal Mueller's book (prefaced by Pope Francis).

Regarding "denying aspects of Vatican II", there are legitimate questions regarding the abruption and discontinuity with Tradition that the council unleashed, and some statements within the documents that are contradictory and vague. Since Faith and reason are supposed to be inseparable, there are clearly questions that should be addressed.

I sincerely hope that the Fisher More students and faculty will be treated justly by their bishop. There seems to be a developing pattern of intolerance toward traditional Catholicism and against those who legitimately question the prudence of certain papal comments and behaviors, and who dare to question the problems regarding Vatican II. The FFI demolition, the Radio Maria firings, the CMTV manifesto, and the derogatory comments by the pope appear to be part of a new backlash against traditional Catholicism. Whether this Fisher More situation is also part of the unfortunate trend is still unclear.

Fisher More Welcomes Bishop-Elect Olson
November 20, 2013

Laudétur Iesus Christus

Fisher More College extends a most jubilant welcome to Bishop-Elect Michael Olson as the new shepherd of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth. For almost one year the College has been offering a weekly rosary for the election of a good shepherd to our diocese, and during this same period many members of the College community have been offering Mass intentions for the man who was ordained by Almighty God from the beginning of time to be our next bishop. It gives us joy to now commence offering prayers and sacrifices for His Eminence-to-be, and we hope to soon welcome him to our campus and community.

On Thursday, December 5 at 12 NOON, a Votive Mass of Thanksgiving for the election of Monsignor Olson will be offered in our college chapel.

Deus ómnium fidélium pastor et rector, fámulum tuum Michael, quem pastorem Ecclésiae Fort Worth praeésse voluísti, propítius réspice: da ei, quaésumus, verbo et exémplo, quibus praeest, profícere; ut ad vitam, una cum grege sibi crédito, pervéniat sempitérnam.

(O God, the shepherd and ruler of all faithful, look down favorably upon Thy servant, Michael, whom Thou hast been pleased to appoint pastor over the Fort Worth Church; grant, we beseech Thee, that he many benefit both by word and example those over whom he is set, and thus attain unto life eternal, together with the flock committed to his care.)

http://fishermore.edu/chronicles/fisher-welcomes-bishop-elect-olson/