Dear Faithful,


Here are some links that may be interesting.


Fr. Chazal on Pope Francis’ motu proprio

Sermon on the 8th Sunday after Pentecost. From a home-chapel in Liloan, Cebu, Philippines. 




Fr. MacDonald on Pope Francis’ motu proprio

2021.07.18 Talk on the Pope Francis #LatinMass MotuProprio



Bishop of Melbourne on Pope Francis’ motu proprio

https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=89064747&msgid=529621&act=WD1X&c=1171284&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fnewmanparish.org%2F17Jull21LettertoClergy.pdf&cf=16812&v=d10a1405840f4242dc45fc8053f0c8d53ee36a139e2f8513d52c97bd76475045


SSPX closes Australian Seminary

https://sspx.com.au/sites/sspx/files/media/hcs_closing_notice.pdf 

I don't believe the reason given. The SSPX can sponsor seminarians for visas. They can come to Australia but would have to quarantine for two weeks on arrival. That is not an insurmountable burden.

God bless,

Fr. MacDonald

I don't believe the reason given. The SSPX can sponsor seminarians for visas. They can come to Australia but would have to quarantine for two weeks on arrival. That is not an insurmountable burden.

God bless,

Fr. MacDonald

It seems Fr. MacDonald is correct.

The following information is available on the official Australian Government Department of Health website:

Travel into Australia
Australia’s borders are closed. The only people who can travel to Australia are:

1) Australian citizens
2) Permanent residents
3) Immediate family members
4) travelers who have been in New Zealand for at least the 14 days before the date of departure.

https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-CÖVÌD-19-restrictions/coronavirus-CÖVÌD-19-advice-for-international-travellers

So I agree: "The borders are closed, so we must close the seminary" excuse does not wash.

However, the Society also noted that enrollment had been shrinking for some time (though I'm not convinced it had anything to do with travel restrictions related to CÖVÌD, when all that is required is a 2-week layover in nearby New Zealand, but who knows?), and that the low numbers made maintaining the seminary impractical.