Patrick Coffin sits down with journalist Christine Niles (@ChristineNiles1) for a frank discussion on the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), including its canonical situation, excommunications, governance/oversight challenges, and reported issues such as handling of abuse allegations. The conversation was broadcast live earlier today on X and simulcast on YouTube/Facebook. Ways to watch the full replay: Patrick Coffin • Search YouTube: “Patrick Coffin SSPX Christine Niles” or “CoffinMedia SSPX” (likely uploaded to his channel shortly after the live) • Or check Patrick Coffin’s X (@CoffinMedia), YouTube, or Facebook for the archived video This appears to be one of the more balanced recent treatments of the topic. Worth watching and discerning in light of Church teaching on authority, the sacraments, and the ongoing quest for full unity and reform in the Church. Deo gratias for journalists and voices willing to examine difficult matters.
It gets weird: Father Davide Cito, professor of canon law at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome: "although the Orthodox churches are not in full communion with Rome, they are not currently in a state of formal schism comparable to that of the Society of St. Pius X."
I have an idea that may solve all our problems. Since this has become the equivalent of a WWF high profile wrestling match, let's play it out with a "Loser Leave Town" cage match where Cdls. Burke, Muller, Zuppi, Fernandez, Cupich, Tobin, McElroy fight it out. The losers must "leave town", resign their position and the winner is excommunicated! I'd buy tickets to that one
Angel of light hide behind false charity (We are the world music industry fund raising, Shriners hospitals ,hell angels teddy bear . Mafia and kids given candy, IMF...etc
Seriously. Leo found time to meet with the Chinese Communists who picked their own bishops. He met with James Martin. He met with decorators for the apostolic palace. But couldn’t find time to meet with the SSPX. That is a fact JCS 77 (@musicthinker13) on X
“Vatican swiftly excommunicated 6 SSPX bishops after their illicit ordinations, defying Pope Leo XIV’s appeal. Canonist Fr. Murray clarifies the decree targets the bishops primarily; priests & laity aren’t automatically excommunicated by mere attendance—‘formal adherence’ to schism requires clear acts, not just attending TLM. A canonical mess with warnings, but the laity seeking Tradition remain safe in good faith. Important discussion on unity, liturgy, and avoiding unnecessary division in the Church.
Just as predicted, when the Holy See announced the excommunication of the bishops consecrated by the Society of Saint Pius X, the headlines were horrible. Attention immediately centred upon the gravity of the penalty and the implications for the Society’s future. Supporters and critics alike hurried to debate Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre’s legacy, the necessity claimed by the Society and the consequences for traditional Catholics throughout the world. Almost unnoticed, however, another conversation began among canon lawyers.
The essential difference between these two groups lies not in their attachment to the traditional Mass, but in their public judgment on the causes of the crisis. Canonically recognized traditional communities continue, by virtue of their statutes, to institutionally accept the Second Vatican Council and the liturgical reforms. They may criticize certain excesses or interpretations, but they do not contest the principles or the legitimacy of the reforms. The SSPX, on the contrary, considers that several conciliar teachings, particularly on religious freedom, ecumenism and collegiality, as well as the liturgical reform itself, constitute deep causes of the crisis and must therefore be subjected to doctrinal criticism.
In what he calls his last video from this small office, Fr. Mark Goring, CC reflects on his priestly calling and the duty to preach the Gospel. He shares the simple technical method he has used for years and marvels at how it became a powerful worldwide tool of evangelization. Quoting 1 Corinthians 9:16 “Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” It is a moving farewell from this setting. youtube.com/watch?is=FF3_C2uOZ5mZDZ3U&v=6D-OOokbn…