May Catholics attend SSPX masses?

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couldn’t the same argument be made or eastern catholic liturgies as well then? technicaly, they are not part of the diocese either and don’t submit to the latin bishops, I do believe a catholic would be required to fulfill a sunday obligation at a divind liturgy though, correct? though they are in communion with rome, that’s probably the difference?
 
As they are in an irregular state with Holy Mother Church, I personally would not attend a Mass celebrated by the SSPX. I’m guessing that the original poster here is partial to the Extraordinary Form. If all else fails I would see if there were any nearby religious communities that have Mass open to the public. Also peruse your local parish bulletins online. If you’re sensitive to some of the more “contemporary” liberties post Vatican 2 looking at the bulletins and websites will give you an idea of who the pastor is, what the parish is like etc. I’ve also discovered that if multiple masses are offered on Sunday, the earliest in the morning runs the least risk of musical musings that distract us more traditional folks.
 
@Angel11

A Catholic has to fulfill their Sunday obligation if possible and yes, any Catholic Church will work. A Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (for example) is a Catholic Church. An SPPX Chapel is not a Catholic Church and there is no obligation to go there, even if no Catholic Churches are available.
 
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You do realize that Rome itself has stated that the SSPX is within the Church, and that one can fulfill his obligation at an SSPX chapel, don’t you? I don’t attend the SSPX, and I’m not making a statement as to whether any particular individual should, but we have to present facts.
 
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But a Catholic is never obligated to attend a Mass at an SSPX Chapel.
 
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TK421 said:
A Catholic has to fulfill their Sunday obligation if possible and yes, any Catholic Church will work.
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True.
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A Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (for example) is a Catholic Church.
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Thank you. 😊
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An SPPX Chapel is not a Catholic Church and there is no obligation to go there, even if no Catholic Churches are available.
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False. All SSPX priests pray for Pope Francis and the local Ordinary at every Mass. They also pray for the Holy Father at benediction, rosary etc.

Google “Hawaii Six” and you’ll get the decree of then-Cardinal Ratzinger (now BXVI) on attendance at an SSPX Mass.
 
The SSPX itself says that they do not have churches. They are called “chapels” because they are not canonically a church. They might do all sorts of things, such as pray for the Pope, and that is well and good, but there are bright lines between what is or isn’t canonically a church. Both the SSPX and Rome agree on this.
 
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Eastern Catholic Churches are part of
Eastern Catholic Dioceses, headed by an Ordinary. They have pastors and parishes. SSPX does not have any parish or diocese, pastor nor bishop Ordinary.

Eastern Catholic bishops are part of the college of bishops. SSPX has a few bishops but they are not united to the college of bishops, they are sacramental ministers. The current person in charge is not a bishop.
 
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I attended an SSPX mass yesterday for the first time and recived Communion. I had no idea this was being disobedient and thought they like the FSSP where in communion with Rome.

What does that mean for me? Do I need to go to confessession? Or am I now excommunicated 🙂

Please do tell. I love the EF of mass. P.S I am in the UK and an area where the E.F can only be attended at a push and often only once per week.
 
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Dr. Peter Kwasniewski recently wrote an article addressing this very question:

OnePeterFive – 4 Apr 19
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Just to point out, Dr K constantly writes articles attacking the OF itself, not just abuses. Yes his articles show research, but he’s researching with a purpose.

OnePeterFive is not affiliated with the Catholic Church. I’m sure there are good Catholics working here, just as there likely are some at “Focus on the Family”, “The 700 Club” or your local daily newspaper.

Just an fyi
 
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True. They do not operate parishes because that would be setting up an opposing hierarchy, which they do not want to do. That doesn’t change the fact that their Masses fulfill the obligation. I realize you’re talking about not being required to fulfill your obligation at the SSPX if nothing else is available (though there are many who would disagree with you) rather than whether or not their Masses count, but it’s still worth repeating.
 
I am aware that he has personal biases and preferences which influence his writing. Show me a writer who doesn’t. Even so, his arguments are well researched and he tends to support them with facts rather than hearsay.

Furthermore, I wouldn’t say that he attacks the OF. He certainly doesn’t like it, though he fully acknowledges its validity and does attend it sometimes.
 
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They do not operate parishes because that would be setting up an opposing hierarchy, which they do not want to do
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I agree that was not their intent in the 1970s. But intended or not, that might be the reality in 2020, especially for those who grew up in SSPX. Not necessarily an “opposing” hierarchy, but for more and more, it’s their own hierarchy. Perhaps less “opposing” but more separate as time goes on.
 
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Good video. Good explanation of SSPX and whether or not we can attend.
 
The SSPX is in an irregular canonical situation but they are not in schism as per the 1996 CDF decree of then-Cardinal Ratzinger. The situation re the SSPX is “an internal matter of the Church” (that’s from the decree itself).

And you’re not excommunicated (again, as per the CDF decree).
 
One Peter Five is fantastic. Obviously, it’s a lay Catholic website. I’ve bookmarked lots of 1P5 articles because they’re so good.

There was a marvelous one on the Holy Name a few days ago:

onepeterfive.com

Scripture & Tradition: The Most Holy Name of Jesus

Epistle: Acts 4:8-12 Gospel: Luke 2:21 O God, Who didst appoint Thine only-begotten Son the Saviour of mankind, and didst bid that He should be called Jesus: mercifully grant that we may enjoy the…
onepeterfive.com onepeterfive.com
 
Thanks for clearing that up. I wish they could work out their differences and become one. Is that ever likely to happen?
 
OnePeterFive is not affiliated with the Catholic Church. It is not a lay Catholic ministry.

There likely are good Catholics who work there, just as there may be at National Catholic Reporter. But that isn’t a lay Catholic ministry either.
 
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