From a former Hewkonian:
“22. As we have been manipulated by Fathers Pfeiffer and Hewko to think of and label Bishop Williamson and his flock of faithful sheep as the “fake and false Resistance”, the damage has been great to the Catholic Resistance at large. The terms “fake and false Resistance” were devised in order to control the faithful in a propaganda campaign against the Bishop Williamson enemies of the so called “true Resistance”. We have been deceived and divided by what can be argued as a personal battle between the leaders of Boston, Kentucky and their adherents with those who follow Bishop Williamson as their leader. This has been devastating to the Resistance fight for the Catholic Faith. When will Father Hewko do the right thing, and repair the damage that he has caused?”
https://www.cathinfo.com/sspx-resistance-news/problems-questions-and-considerations-regarding-fr-hewko/
Here are the souls being harmed, those who depend upon Fr. Hewko for Sacraments, specifically Extreme Unction and Baptism. Can these souls be saved without the Holy Oils? Yes, of course. Our Lord can save whom He Wills. Surely He saved the souls of numerous Japanese Catholics during the period of geopolitical persecution and isolation.
It’s unfortunate, but there are now people who are more or less trapped so far as “following” Fr. Hewko. This is why God does not intend Catholics to operate like Protestants! The adults can swallow their pride and return to the SSPX or other places, but enough time has passed that there are children who’ve grown up knowing no other “church” save the Mass whose priest they “follow.”
Should Bp. W. give oils for the sake of these? I think so, but apparently His Excellency thinks not.
The very fact that there are six, going on seven pages of discussion on CI of this matter, a forum whose members are not dependent upon Fr. Hewko for Mass and Sacraments proves that souls are in harm’s way.
No, Bp. W. is NOT obliged to give oils to every crazy person who asks. The question here is whether Fr. Hewko is a crazy person.