Above: six total SSPX bishops, four new today. Photo by Michael Haynes.
Editor’s note: see OnePeterFive Twitter for live details. Written analysis from our contributing editor on site later today.
Photo of the printed booklet given to participants today in Écône emphasising that the SSPX bishops “absolutely exclude any attempt to usurp the jurisdiction of the Sovereign Pontiff”:
In his sermon, the Superior General criticised a “false dilemma” between the Faith and the Church:
At the reading of the Papal Mandate for the episcopal consecrations, the liturgical announcement read like this (from Michael Haynes):
It is the Catholic & Roman church, always faithful to the traditions received from the apostles, who in entirely exceptional circumstances demands that we provide for the upholding of these traditions, that is the deposit of faith & that we take the means necessary to transmit them faithfully to all men for the salvation of their souls.
Since the Second Vatican Council up to the present day the authorities in the church have been animated by a spirit that is contrary to the faith & have been acting against holy tradition. They will no longer endure sound doctrine.
Hopeful comment of Cardinal Fernández to Mr. Michael Haynes:
Further statement of the SSPX after the Consecrations from Michael Haynes:
The Society sincerely regrets that, owing to exceptional circumstances, these consecrations had to be conferred without the authorization of the Holy Father. It regrets in particular that the Superior General of the Society was not afforded the opportunity to meet personally with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, in order to set before him filially the grave reasons which rendered this ceremony necessary.
The profound joy inspired by these episcopal consecrations cannot, however, be overshadowed. By securing the means necessary for the preservation of the sacred heritage of Tradition, the gift of these four new bishops constitutes truly a very great grace for the Society itself and for the whole Church.
The Society of Saint Pius X rejoices deeply in this and raises to God a fervent act of thanksgiving, thanking in particular the Most Blessed Virgin Mary for having permitted this transmission of the fullness of the priesthood, for the greater glory of God, the honour of Holy Church, and the salvation of souls.
