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  • Q: “Can I go to Mass at an SSPX chapel?”

    08/08/2007 8:39:26 AM PDT · by Frank Sheed · 22 replies · 985+ views
    What Does the Prayer Really Say ^ | August 7, 2007 | Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
    Q: “Can I go to Mass at an SSPX chapel?” CATEGORY: SESSIUNCULUM — Fr. John Zuhlsdorf @ 8:21 pm I got a question via e-mail: If, on a given day, I have access to Mass at a Novus Ordo Church, but am attached to the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, assuming I have no access to a Mass offered by an incardinated priest, can I (for my spiritual benefit) assist at an SSPX chapel even though the priest is suspended a divinis? Here is my position.  Yes, and no.  That is not a waffle.  I make some distinctions. Let’s...
  • "In Light Of Tradition"... The Society Of St. Pius X And Vatican II (Written by FReeper)

    12/12/2005 8:56:21 AM PST · by Pyro7480 · 60 replies · 1,191+ views
    MichNews.com ^ | 12/12/2005 | Brian Mershon
    "In Light Of Tradition"... The Society Of St. Pius X And Vatican IIBy Brian Mershon Dec 12, 2005 For those vaguely familiar with traditional Catholic circles, two recent articles by Dario Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos, curial prefect for the Clergy and for the Ecclesia Dei Commission, might not seem meaningful. Admittedly, even within circles of those who keep tabs on Church issues, this story has not received much press. Many recognize a cordial dialogue took place between the Society of St. Pius X superior general, Bishop Bernard Fellay, on August 29 with the Holy Father. In November, Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos appeared...