I was at the Chartres pilgrimage. It made me realize the SSPX is anything but ‘schismatic’
The author reflects on their experience at the Chartres pilgrimage, which challenged their previous perceptions of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX). They argue that the SSPX is not schismatic, as evidenced by their prayers for the Pope and adherence to Catholic traditions. The pilgrimage emphasized the urgent need for vocations and the importance of bishops in the Church.
- ▪The pilgrimage attracted over 6,000 participants from various countries, showcasing a diverse group of young Catholics.
- ▪Bishop Bernard Fellay celebrated a Pontifical High Mass during the pilgrimage, reinforcing the SSPX's connection to traditional Catholic practices.
- ▪The theme of the pilgrimage highlighted the urgent need for vocations, emphasizing the role of bishops in ensuring the availability of sacraments.
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Opinion I was at the Chartres pilgrimage. It made me realize the SSPX is anything but ‘schismatic’ Attending the pilgrimage destroyed every lie we're told about the Society of St. Pius X. Chartres pilgrimsLifeSiteNews MarieLacroix 0 Marie Lacroix Comments 0 Wed May 27, 2026 - 1:38 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — Just months before the consecration of new bishops on July 1st, the SSPX is again making headlines for being “schismatic.” But are they really? I decided to go on their famous pilgrimage from Chartres to Paris to dig deeper. Saturday morning, 6:30 a.m. Already, crowds have gathered in front of the Chartres Cathedral, carrying huge backpacks with everything they’ll need to sleep outside, eat, and treat blisters and sunburns for the next three days.
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