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Bishop Joseph Strickland argues that the SSPX’s plan to consecrate new bishops should be read as an attempt at apostolic continuity in a time of perceived crisis, not rebellion, emphasizing the need to preserve the traditional faith and sacraments even amid tensions with Rome and his own removal from pastoral duties in 2023.
Fr. Davide Pagliarani, Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X, explains additional details on planned episcopal consecrations in an SSPX News interview, recounts outreach to the Holy See, argues the move is a necessary response to doctrinal and pastoral crises, defends Traditional Catholic practice, and expresses hope for papal dialogue while preparing to act if not approved.
The Society of Saint Pius X announced it will proceed with new episcopal consecrations on July 1, entrusted to its bishops, citing urgent pastoral needs and a lack of satisfactory response from the Holy See in ongoing talks; the move follows months of negotiation with Rome and signals increasing pressure over episcopal succession and the Society's future relationship with the Vatican.