Quarterly: $30 every 3 months There is much evil in this world. Your example of a neighborhood theft is valid in an unbiased world. Good, let them get a lawyer. Close submenu of publications. Post date 2nd Jul 2020 89 Comments on SSPX- TRADITIONALISM AND REPORTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE. My article proceeds on the basis of the assumption that the SSPX is not in a state of formal schism .If the SSPX were in schism, its priests would have been handed over to the curial department for Christian ecumenical relations — namely, the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.   Yearly: $120 a year, To pay in advance without a subscription, click here August 6, 2020 “It looks like they’re trying to hide things, trying to keep people from speaking and definitely stonewalling,” Kyle White, who has alleged that priests in the organization covered up reports of sexual abuse, told the Kansas City Star Aug. 4. Or it could be just common sense – if police are questioning you about a crime with an eye to accusing you, having a lawyer is a smart thing to do. In 2015, Pope Francis extended the faculty to hear confession to priests of the society as part of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. at November 25, 2020 ... Report abuse Awesome Inc. theme. Almost no one gets a lawyer before they talk to police. Here, now suddenly, all the SSPX people are arguing that everyone in America must get a lawyer before they talk to police. In May, a spokesperson for the KBI told CNA the investigation is “ongoing” and that as of February 1, the bureau had 186 reports of abuse and had opened 112 investigations. Editor’s Note: Earlier this week, Church Militant, the Catholic media apostolate run by Michael Voris, published an online article with the shocking headline, “Is the SSPX Sheltering a Sexual Predator? "Today Our attention is directed to one of the most common of them (abuses), one of the most difficult to eradicate, and the existence of which is sometimes to be deplored in places where everything else is deserving of the highest praise; the beauty and sumptuousness of the temple, the splendor and the accurate performance of the ceremonies, the attendance of the clergy, the gravity … He also joined the SSPX Resistance and is also practicing again, the documentary said. A cult like group? Who was railroaded by anti-catholic sentiment and whose charges were finally dropped. I started another thread on the SSPX v Church Militant issue and don’t want to derail that so I have posted this as a separate thread. Skip to comments. December 4, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Dear LifeSite readers, we have received many responses regarding our initial coverage of allegations of sexual abuse within the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X. December 3, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Recently, one could observe that the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has been made from various sides a target of attacks in connection with cases of sexual abuse. District Learn about the District House of the SSPX located in the heart of America. Print. November 30, 2020 Gary Voirs is/was a Sodomite for FORTY years. The group has been in intermittent talks with the Vatican about returning to full communion with the Church. Gardner is absolutely right when he talks about the “adversarial” situation. Editor’s Note: Earlier this week, Church Militant, the Catholic media apostolate run by Michael Voris, published an online article with the shocking headline, “Is the SSPX Sheltering a Sexual Predator? billing. Your reaction is to get a lawyer? And some of them are going to jail. In May 2020, the U.S. state of Kansas started an investigation against SSPX groups affiliated with, though not overseen by, the state's four Roman Catholic Dioceses. Pierre de Maillard crime took place in 2006 . But since it’s his faction, he will simply allow this outrageous behavior to go on. If a Pius X priest has factually abused a minor (most often happening in a homosexual encounter) he needs to be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Fellay left the priest at his assignment at l'École Sainte-Marie in spite of the allegation. agree that your subscription will automatically renew monthly, quarterly or annually based upon your subscription The SSPX is a cult. We’re at a point in time where the Catholic Church as a whole is seen by many as a regressive cult and a refuge of pedophiles. Read about who resides there and the administrative functions that are accomplished Open submenu of District. Nonsense. Anyone who does not know that the Catholic Church (doctrine, clergy et al) have been attacked by the media and the jurisprudence system for years is not living in the real world. "The life of my client has become a shipwreck since that day when Guillaume A. put his hand on him," said one lawyer. That's over 14 years ago. He could not precisely say, however, whether there were more than 13 victims. Taylor Marshall is not an apologist, he’s a charlatan, huckstering Protestantism while hiding behind Catholicism. "That doesn't mean no," the judge retorted. He also joined the SSPX Resistance and is also practicing again, the documentary said. "You can help us continue this great work," it adds, going on to link to a donation page. Chapels See a list of SSPX chapels in the Australian District: their contact information and Mass schedules ; Schools See a list of SSPX schools in the Australian District: their contact information and the grade levels taught in each school; Apostolates The Society is in essence apostolic and is aimed at the salvation of souls. And to another young victim, he suggested stripping off his clothes so he could film him on his camcorder, in exchange for "candy and a Mars bar.". By the end of the investigation, a total of 13 victims were identified. Though no mention of this fact is made in Church Militant’s article, the SSPX publicly informed them of this fact in a press release issued last year. You are not signed in as a Premium user; we rely on Premium users to support our news reporting. By Christine Niles. Post date2nd Jul 2020 88 Commentson SSPX- TRADITIONALISM AND REPORTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE. superior general's letter Letters from the Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X to the faithful centered around current events in the universal Church, the Society and around the world; communiqués Find the most up-to-date statements from the Superior General, District Superior of the Society of Saint Pius X. Human nature is inclined towards sin and sin can flourish within any organization run by flawed human beings. What has been most disturbing in all this is the reaction from Church Militant. SSPX Abuse Scandal Hits Mainstream Media May 19, 2020 by Peter About a month ago, I posted about a blockbuster Church Militant story on sexual abuse scandal within the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, in particular in the town of St. Marys, Kansas, where the SSPX … Those doing so must be called out and condemned for their dishonesty and shamelessness. In May 2020, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation stated that, as part of its investigation into the four Catholic dioceses in the state, it was also investigating accusations that SSPX members were either perpetrating or covering up clerical sex abuse in the state. Their attorneys described them as "broken, shattered" men owing to their past abuse. According to French reports, two former students first brought complaints against Aguilar and the school in the mid-2000s. KBI has said that it is accepting reports of abuse by phone at 1-800-KS-CRIME, or by email: ClergyAbuse@kbi.ks.gov. District Learn about the District House of the SSPX located in the heart of America. A father of one victim described the boys who had grown into adults now wracked by suffering, some prey to "addictions" and "serious behavioral problems" following their sexual assaults. Aguilar also encouraged 10-year-old boys to try on army fatigues, taking advantage of the moment by slipping his hand down their pants to fondle their genitals. As a primary and essential matter, the SSPX is committed to investigating all allegations of sexual misconduct by its clergy, religious, and lay employees. He will afterwards be on monitored probation for a period of 10 years, and is required to pay between 4,000 and 10,000 euros to each victim. I’m sick of seeing groups like Church Militant using ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING to attack the SSPX. The police knock on your door, asking if you saw anything or heard anything happen at the neighbors. District Learn about the District House of the SSPX located in the heart of America. the SSPX is not the a good example! THE SOCIETY OF ST PIUX X was founded by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre who disagreed with the Second Vatican Council the the Mass in the vernacular. Nicaraguan cardinal says Mass at entrance of firebombed cathedral chapel, Biden talks Catholic faith after Trump says former VP is ‘against God’. “Culture warrior” and the fallacy of misplaced concreteness, From the Associated Press: Militants in Iraq targeted Christians in three separate Christmas Day bombings in Baghdad, killing at least 37 people, officials said Wednesday. Update, 12/25/2020: Guillaume Aguilar was sentenced to the maximum time of seven years in prison on Dec. 17, in addition to time he is already serving for other crimes against children. I dont know anything at all about this society but if the police are coming to call they should talk to no one without a lawyer. Obviously any reasonable person would answer questions about a suspected pedophile priest if they thought it would help the child, especially if they themselves were innocent, because there would be nothing to hide. 09/04/2020 at 2:16 pm. speak with Postal supervisors or Inspectors for instance.Nothing unusual about his at all.. Period end of story. Alain-Marc Nély. "Our school lives only thanks to the generosity of our benefactors," the SSPX school website notes, featuring an image of SSPX founder Abp. Why do you have…, Not a simpleton by any standard but for Benedict XVI there was a view by others that his theology was…, SSPX accused of intimidating would-be whistleblowers amid abuse investigation - Catholic Daily, SSPX accused of intimidating would-be whistleblowers amid abuse investigation - Catholic Mass Search, Trump praises St. Thomas Becket as martyr for religious freedom, In Baghdad, Christians targeted in deadly Christmas bombings. She did not provide a breakdown of how many cases involved the SSPX. is still the same old, same old: Argue your positions through lawyers, Canon ones or otherwise, to justify and legitimize something that, most likely, isn’t, whether it’s nose-thumbing the Vatican, the Pope, or putting on a show for the benefit of their followers to prop up their false status as being persecuted. It’s amazing the sheer, constant nonsense that the SSPX people put out to defend their weird actions. But cult members think they cannot trust anyone outside the group, that outsiders are out to attack them. Submit news to our tip line. Posted May 6, 2020 May 6, 2020 Peter In a historic first, the U.S. district of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) is establishing an independent review board to review allegations of sex abuse committed by its clergy, following Church Militant’s groundbreaking documentary exposing decades of abuse and cover-up by SSPX priests and bishops. Your email address will not be published. The boys-only school was founded in September 1987 and describes itself as "a Catholic establishment outside contract run by priests of the Society of St. Pius X,  founded by Abp. Laurent Ramé, Maillard’s former superior at Our Lady of the Rosary priory in Saint-Germain-de-Prinçay, Vendée, went to police this summer after parents of alleged victims came to him to report abuse. One victim who screamed in pain while the soldier tried to rape him was given a military gourd and knife in exchange for his silence. In 2019, the Kansas Bureau of Investigations (KBI) announced it would investigate clerical sexual misconduct in four Catholic dioceses in the state; the investigation was subsequently expanded to include the SSPX. The website features multiple idyllic images of boys of varying ages attending Mass, on field trips, at the beach, playing sports and other activities, alongside priests in cassocks. "Their moral qualities are a guarantee of an authentically Christian and human atmosphere," the website notes. As Church Militant previously reported, Sainte-Marie is the site of another SSPX scandal involving allegations against Fr. One victim around 10 years of age — who screamed in pain while the soldier tried to anally rape him — was given a military gourd and knife in exchange for his silence. The prosecutor recommended seven years in prison, the maximum sentence for his crimes. Dear lady, it is highly unusual for members of a religious group to suddenly get lawyers simply because the police want to talk to them. SSPX SILENCES WITNESSES Church Militant ^ | 8-3-2020 | Christine Niles Posted on 08/04/2020 9:05:29 AM PDT by MurphsLaw. All comments posted at Catholic World Report are moderated. Reply. When Lefebvre and Bishop Antonio de Castro Mayer consecrated four bishops without the permission of St. John Paul II in 1988, the bishops involved were excommunicated. This is not to in any way exonerate the Society, but in the U.S., at least, you are a complete fool if you talk to any law enforcement agent without having your attorney present. Have a news tip? December 19, 2020 at 11:28 PM The true Mass has been under fire not only by the masons, but by Rome it’s self. The SSPX is under investigation in the state of Kansas for alleged sex abuse, along with the four Catholic dioceses. While boarding is optional for younger grades, it is compulsory for high school. But if they have been part of a criminal conspiracy, if they know they are in big trouble. Ah, yes, if you know that criminality has been happening all around you, or that you have been involved in criminality, then you should get a lawyer. As Church Militant first reported, Fr. He acted as a supervisor during his stays, according to Judge Marilyse Brard at the court hearing. Although I will say that this isn’t the first time SSPX has come under fire for abuse allegations. Every person who commits it should be exposed and prosecuted. As promised in the Society of Saint Pius X’s (SSPX) April 23, 2020 communique regarding allegations that it has covered-up instances of sexual abuse and impropriety, the U.S. District of the SSPX takes the essential first step toward addressing this painful but important topic. This week, on Monday on fact, they ordained a decent number of young priests in Econe, their HQ. After quickly establishing a "climate of trust" with the students and their families, he used his military rank and paraphernalia to lure them — items of fascination to young boys. The threat had been hovering for months, it fell on September 8, 2020: the State of Queensland – in northeastern Australia - passed a law requiring priests to break the seal of confession in the event of a revelation of abuse during confession. A victim now in his thirties sobbed in court, "I now hope to find the strength to move on.". The initial SSPX response included jabs of its own, including a charge of “yellow journalism,” a “tabloid,” and “not a serious journalistic enterprise.” But the SSPX also promised “full transparency” and “detailed responses to every allegation.” It’s begun providing those here but has a long way yet to go. I am not a member of the Pius X community, but I am aware they have many excellent, and holy priests. She did not provide a breakdown of how many cases involved the SSPX… Read about who resides there and the administrative functions that are accomplished Open submenu of District. Yes, samton909 is correct. Trump was innocent and so was Flynn, as released FBI papers showed. Child sex abuse is a horrible crime. Regrettably, Church Militant failed to make any mention of it… Although I will say that this isn’t the first time SSPX has come under fire for abuse allegations. The judge asked him directly, and he answered, "I do not think so.". option selection above at the current full price on the date of each renewal, until you cancel. Most Labor unions such as Postal N.A.L.C., INSIST on this and or a Union Rep. being present BEFORE Postal workers etc. A theft takes place in your neighborhood. SAINT-MALO, France (ChurchMilitant.com) - A teacher at a Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) school in France stood trial for reportedly abusing 13 children, and victims' attorneys are blasting the SSPX for enabling the abuse. Do you agree that no SSPX staff person or employee should talk to police, and should make the investigation as hard as possible for the police? Three of the victims, now grown men, were present and in tears. What has been most disturbing in all this is the reaction from Church Militant. News, analysis, and holy priests been deposed a number of young priests Econe... 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