I'm not seeing a great fallout. The majority of SSPX parishioners seem to be rallying around around their priests. In fact, some Mass centers seem more crowded. I don't know if this is because of the publicity or what, but I think it's a good sign. I would hope that people know why they are there and why there is no penalty for seeking the true sacraments.
https://www.kens5.com/article/life/faith/san-antonio-sunday-mass-popes-excommunication-society-saint-pius-x-leaders/273-169a146a-0c8c-4b14-875d-1e34c79665af "San Antonio parishioners attend Sunday Mass despite pope's excommunication of Society of Saint Pius X leaders""Many worshippers at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Chapel said they attended Sunday Mass out of faith and tradition, despite guidance from the Archdiocese.
SAN ANTONIO — The first Sunday after Pope Leo excommunicated leaders of the Society of Saint Pius X drew a full parking lot at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Chapel on San Antonio’s north side, despite a directive from Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller urging Catholics not to attend Mass there.
Cars lined the street Sunday morning as parishioners arrived for the 7:30 a.m. service.
Most people who spoke with KENS 5 outside the chapel said neither the pope’s action nor the archbishop’s warning changed their decision to worship there. Several said attending Mass is a longstanding tradition, while others said they simply felt called by God to be there.
On Friday, Archbishop García-Siller instructed local Catholics not to attend services at the chapel, saying the Society of Saint Pius X's recent actions "have deeply wounded the unity of the Church."
The archbishop's statement followed Pope Leo's decision to excommunicate leaders of the traditionalist Catholic society after it consecrated four bishops without papal approval.
None of the parishioners who spoke with KENS 5 agreed to appear on camera, but several shared their reactions.
One man said he believes the pope is unfairly targeting the society. Another parishioner said he respects Pope Leo but was not persuaded to stay away from Sunday Mass.
On Friday, leaders of the Society of Saint Pius X defended the consecrations, saying they were motivated by "nothing other than an extraordinary initiative for the salvation of souls, amidst the doctrinal and moral confusion into which the church is plunged." "
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