The surest footing we can find is to remain firmly upon the perennial teachings of the faith. Regrettably, it may be that some will label as schismatics those who disagree with the changes being proposed. Be assured, however, that no one who remains firmly upon the plumb line of our Catholic faith is schismatic. We must remain unabashedly and truly Catholic regardless of what may be brought forth. We must be aware also that it is not leaving the Church to stand firm against these proposed changes. ∼Bishop Strickland, America’s Bishop∼
~ Traditional Catholic ~
Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest
Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest The Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest is a Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right whose goal is the honor of God and the sanctification of priests in the service of the Church and souls. Its specific aim is missionary: to spread the reign of our Lord Jesus Christ in all spheres of human life. Our work is carried out under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception, to Whom the Institute is consecrated.
Recognizing the importance of a deep harmony between faith, liturgy, life, and the power of beauty in attracting the human senses to the things above, an integral part of the Institute’s charism is the use of the traditional Latin Liturgy of 1962 for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the other sacraments. Great care for a solemn liturgy, complete fidelity to the doctrine of the Church and the Holy Father, and awareness of the central role of Grace, especially Charity – these are essential elements of the Institute’s spirituality, which is drawn from its three co-patrons, St. Benedict, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Francis de Sales. Our motto, taken from St. Paul, is “Live the truth in charity.”
GUARDIAN ANGELS OF THE PRIESTS: The Oblate Vocation
Have you met a member of the Institute’s clerical oblates? These young men offer their diverse talents to Christ the King by helping the priestly members of the Institute in their apostolic duties. Through the reception of the clerical tonsure and the minor orders, their life of service is transformed into a participation in Christ’s mission from the Father to glorify the Most Holy Trinity and to save souls. Yet you may have many questions!
In your charity, please do not forget to pray for the oblates working hard to spread the reign of our Lord Jesus Christ in all spheres of human life! They are grateful for your prayers and will pray for you in return. If you perhaps feel called to assist them in a more physical manner, you are most welcome to donate to help their formation at the link as well. May God bless you and reward you for your care of our clerical oblates!
Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter is a Clerical Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical right, that is, a community of Roman Catholic priests who do not take religious vows, but who work together for a common mission in the world. The mission of the Fraternity is two-fold: first, the formation and sanctification of priests in the cadre of the traditional liturgy of the Roman rite, and secondly, the pastoral deployment of the priests in the service of the Church.
The Fraternity’s priests serve the faithful – under the direction of their bishop and within the terms of the Fraternity’s own constitutions – in its various apostolates in France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, the USA, Australia, Canada, Great Britain , Nigeria and Benin. In the world, the priests of the Fraternity live in small communities and work to spread the Gospel by means of preaching, catechesis, youth education (scout troops, schools), and organizing pilgrimages and retreats, etc. With the full approval of the Holy See and the permission of local bishops, the priests provide a full sacramental life for the faithful, administered according to the liturgical books of 1962.
Mission Tradition by The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
In 2016 Mission Tradition was established by The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter at FSSP North American Headquarters to provide support to our Mission Tradition outposts in Mexico, Colombia, and Nigeria. As a traditional Catholic charity, we are devoted to upholding the traditions of the Catholic Church and the teachings of Christ, as well as serving as a beacon of hope to those in need. Through our commitment to our mission, we strive to make a difference in the world by providing support, care, and guidance to those who require it most.
Society of Saint Pius X
The Priestly Society of Saint Pius X is a society of Catholic priests, founded by His Excellency, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre in 1970. Its main objective is the formation of holy priests using the methods that the Church always used: the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, “The Mass of All Time”; the preaching of the Catholic Faith and Catholic morals; the endowment of grace by the administration of the sacraments of the Catholic Church; Catholic doctrine drawn from the best sources; community life in charity and prayer.
The Society’s refusal of the chaos in the liturgy and the introduction of new doctrines caused for it many misunderstandings. However, to the eyes of many, the Society is currently the most solid stronghold of resistance against what Pope Paul VI called “the auto demolition of the Church”. It is effectively assisted in this work by several like-minded religious communities, who work with the same zeal for the glory of God and the salvation of souls.
The Priestly Society of St. Pius X is a living witness of the fertility of Catholic tradition. Throughout the world, it is continually building new churches, schools and seminaries. Its chapels are filled every Sunday with parishioners of all ages, including many teenagers and young families. Through the Society’s work many Christians have found again a fervent Catholic life and, at the same time, true peace and happines.
Fish Eaters An excellent source for Traditional Catholic info!
“The purpose of this site is to bring souls to the one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church — the Church headed by Christ and built on the rock of St. Peter, the Church against which the gates of Hell will never prevail. Fish Eaters strives to do this by showing Protestants the errors of Protestantism and by teaching Catholics to recognize what is and isn’t Catholic. Fish Eaters wishes to inspire Catholics to do all in their power:
~to fight to preserve the traditional Mass and all the other traditional Sacramental rites
~to learn, teach, and guard every last drop of the Faith in the same way that Catholics have learned, taught, and guarded it for two millennia
~to practice traditional devotions and popular customs that have always served to build strong Catholic families and communities, and to keep us all close to Christ
Further, the site has as its purpose teaching Catholics how to practice Catholicism in the traditional way. The For Catholics section focuses on the whys of traditional Catholicism; the Being Catholic section teaches the hows. This site’s instructions are based on the 1962 calendar and Missal used by most traditional priestly fraternities, such as the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter. This site itself avoids debate between priestly fraternities with regard to the wisdom (or lack thereof) of worshipping outside ordinary diocesan structures, leaving such topics to the discussion forum where all — Catholic or non-Catholic — who respect the rules of the forum, and who can respect each other, are welcome. Though traditional Catholicism is less a “movement” than a “staying where you are,” I strive to make this site what “The Revealer,” a publication of the New York University Department of Journalism and New York University’s Center for Religion and Media, says it is: ‘an excellent introduction to the ‘traditionalist’ Catholic movement.’ “
~ Catholic News and Blogs ~
LifeSiteNews.com is a non-profit Internet news service dedicated to issues of life, family, and many related issues. It was launched in September 1997 to especially provide an alternative to the mainstream news that was either ignoring or providing highly slanted reporting on these issues and on the activities and statements of pro-life, pro-family organizations in the world.
The Catholic Gentleman True manliness is not about assuming a passive or subservient role in social and professional situations. True manliness is about having the courage to set things right. And it all begins with changing your life. Following Christ isn’t for the faint of heart. Catholic men are called to change their lives. To leave mediocrity behind. To strive for greatness. Founded in 2013, The Catholic Gentleman has become one of the most recognizable online men’s apostolates. Each week hundreds of thousands of men around the world visit their site for the insightful articles and the highest-quality products designed to encourage a life of authentic manhood.
Roman Catholic Man RomanCatholicMan.com is a website with everything needed to inspire and train men who seek the Lord with all their heart, mind, soul and strength. Launched on Ash Wednesday 2015, this is a site for Roman Catholic Men by Roman Catholic Men. It is designed to aid those of us in the trenches of the Church Militant to understand and train for our role in the mission of combatting evil and rescuing the souls of our loved ones who have lost the precious gift of faith.
Shower of Roses A lovely blog with Catholic crafts, activities, and a peek into the homeschooling life of a lovely Catholic family. One can’t help but be inspired and touched when you visit her blog!
“My name is Jessica. I am a Roman Catholic Wife and Home-Educating Mother to our 7 children, plus 2 in heaven. I was Home Educated myself, along with my 11 younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings–the beautiful Shower of Roses that she has sent my way! Here I will share a few of the blessings I treasure, as well as other thoughts about home educating, mothering and just life in general! Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.”
~ Catholic Homeschooling ~
Catholic Heritage Curricula Gathering from the wisdom and experience of homeschoolers living in all parts of the world, CHC has developed a gentle, flexible approach to academics that avoids ‘burnout,’ and instead lays a joyful foundation, resulting in children who achieve at and above grade level. CHC’s lesson plans and materials are constructed to allow maximum choice and flexibility to fit your student, while at the same time providing a complete education. CHC’s educational program is absolutely faithful to the Magisterium, low in cost, solidly academic, but easily taught at home.
- CHC provides curricula to educate your children from Pre-K right through high school.
- There are no tuition or enrollment fees, simply the cost of the materials.
- CHC has a support staff consisting of certified teachers to answer your homeschool questions at no charge and with no prior enrollment required.
Academic Excellence ~ Catholicity ~ Gentility ~ Simplicity ~ Flexibility ~ Affordability
At Our Lady of Victory School, we believe that there is only one philosophy of education: the touchstone of Magisterial teaching of Holy Mother Church. We began offering home study courses in 1977 based completely on traditional Catholic teaching.
From the beginning, OLVS stressed Religion as the common thread throughout the curriculum, with an accent on the history of the Church. We have also emphasized the importance of good Catholic literature, and we are revising our Music program to teach young children the appreciation of Folk, Classical, and Sacred Music, including polyphony and chant.
OLVS believes that the safest road for our Faith to travel is that road which was gloriously traveled by the saints and the holy popes of our Church for over 1900 years. Therefore, you will find us supporting only the Latin Tridentine Mass, as promulgated by Pope St. Pius V.
Seton Home Study School Seton Home Study School is an accredited Catholic home schooling apostolate under the Roman Catholic bishop of Arlington, Virginia. We provide curricula, materials, grading, counseling, record-keeping, online testing, standardized testing, and other services, including personalized online assignment management.
Love God, Serve God; everything is in that. – St. Clare of Assisi
