Author Topic: What about new SSPX chapels schools? (Read 6219 times)

nadieimportante · « **on:** June 08, 2012, 07:10:17 AM »

from Bishop Fellay's latest interview with DICI:

Bishop Fellay: "It is still true—since it is Church law—that in order to open a new chapel or to found a work, it would be necessary to have the permission of the local ordinary. We have quite obviously reported to Rome how difficult our present situation was in the dioceses, and Rome is still working on it. Here or there, this difficulty will be real, but since when is life without difficulties? "

Nadieimportante's interpretation:

SSPX priest- we'd like to build a school in your diocese

Local Diocese man in charge (LD) - sounds good send us all the plans and information

SSPX- it's been three months since we talked, I sent you all the plans a month ago, any response?

LD - no, the bishop has been very busy.

SSPX - (pressures LD for a response and then) It's now 1 year and we've received only excuses, what's going on?

LD- the bishop wants to know why you need a school, the diocese already has schools?

SSPX - (something they can never say) our schools are different, we don't teach sex education, and we don't use the CCC, and we don't allow anyone but trad Catholics in our schools.

LD- forget about it, take that argument to Rome and see what you'll get

END - no school

SeanJohnson · « **Reply #1 on:** June 08, 2012, 07:22:48 AM »

These comments of Bishop Fellay seemingly add credence and veracity to a post appearing here (and initiaally on Ignis Ardens) which purported to give details of the deal Bishop Fellay wanted to push, one of the conditions of which was that the SSPX would be at the mercy of the local bishop to approve any new building projects, chapels, etc.

Other disturbing elements contained in that same post alleged that only SSPX buildings 3 yrs old or more would be allowed to continue to operate.

Very interesting.

Domitilla · « **Reply #2 on:** June 08, 2012, 07:44:19 AM »

In reference to SSPX properties of 3 years or less, I was informed that this is good from +Fellay's perspective. Allegedly, these properties are weighing the SSPX down in debt and Menzingen would be delighted to be "forced" to sell them off.

magdalena · « **Reply #3 on:** June 08, 2012, 04:47:21 PM »

And selling off property will help fund the new U.S. seminary that Bishop Fellay would like to build on all those beautiful acres they purchased in Virginia, but have nowhere near the funds to do it as things stand currently. That's OK, of course, because it will draw many new vocations to the priesthood! Quasi-Traditionalists, of course. What else will Rome accept? :pop:

Wessex · « **Reply #4 on:** June 09, 2012, 02:50:13 AM »

The proposed architectural style of the new seminary in Virginia reminds me of Disney. It will fit in with a modern view of tradition that is becoming very artificial. The concept of 'themed religion' is worth exploring for its financial potential!