Tradicat

 + JMJ Part 1 Introduction As expected, the SSPX has determined that the time has arrived to consecrate new bishops. I knew that it was being considered and guessed that a decision would be made soon. From my point of view it couldn’t be soon enough. Now, here we are. My collection SSPX & Rome web hits has exploded and there are a lot of opinions being voiced on the internet. So I feel that I need to synthesize what’s happened, happening and likely to happen. What’s Happened? The planned 2026 consecrations, as an event in the life of the Church was preceded by five key events. Obviously, the first is the consecration of four bishops by Archbishop Lefebvre in 1988. He was ready to do the consecrations without the normal accompanying bishop if needed. This is done partially as a safeguard to ensure validity. In this case of necessity, Archbishop Lefebvre was ready to proceed on his own and the last-minute arrival of Bishop Castro-de-Mayer provided the safeguard. This c...