Ultrarigorist said:

If they close the chapel, both chaplain and flock will be looking elsewhere for organization. In all likelihood, this will be the nascent "hardliner" SSPX. Seems fine to me, the sooner the current Menzigen "apparatus" collapses, the better. The "imported" chaplains will tend to go to their respective homelands, and those who like Menzigen's leftward drift will find themselves packed 3 or 4 to a chapel, serving ever dwindling flocks.[/quote]
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An interesting comment.
How does the average SSPX American view their French governor?

The Catholic Church network operates much like an international business.
The more sophisticated international companies learn the culture and customs of their markets and develop local talent to grow their business.

The Japanese and French are notorious for being culturally insular.
They are always slow to figure out what's really going-on in their overseas markets.

The SSPX should have known their French contingent weren't well suited for managing the colonies.  Historically, except for Tahiti, the French haven't assimilated, but have eventually been kicked-out of their overseas territories.
Menzingen's staffing priorities are obviously based on another agenda.

When I listen to the young French SSPX priests residing in the US, I'm a bit puzzeled by their attitude.  They believe we should be grateful that they are here.  For the Sacraments, Yes!... But for understanding and being part of the faithful... give me an American, or Anglo-Saxon priest anytime.