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Franciscan University Leaders and Theologians Issue Open Letter to the SSPX
Franciscan University of Steubenville • • world
Key Points:
- A group of theology faculty and administrators from Franciscan University of Steubenville has issued an open letter to the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), urging them to reconsider their planned episcopal consecrations on July 1st.
- The letter emphasizes the importance of unity within the Catholic Church, citing Sacred Scripture, Church Tradition, and teachings from the First Vatican Council and Second Vatican Council regarding submission to the Pope and the avoidance of schism.
- The authors warn that consecrations without the Apostolic mandate would deepen the division between SSPX and the Holy See, creating a wound in the Body of Christ and placing the Society outside full communion with the Church.
- They appeal to the SSPX to re-enter dialogue with the Holy See and maintain fidelity to the Church's visible unity, reminding the faithful that Christ remains present in the Church and its sacraments.
- The letter concludes with a prayer for unity and grace, signed by numerous theology professors, administrators, and clergy from Franciscan University of Steubenville.
