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General House
- Home
- About
- MissionIn conformity with the wishes of its founder, Archbishop Lefebvre, the SSPX exists to promote the priesthood and all that pertains to it.
- FounderWho was Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre? How did he achieve the great work of founding a religious society in these confusing times?
- HistoryFor over 50 years the SSPX has been a testament to God's Providence, with tremendous growth despite opposition and set backs.
- SSPX and RomeThe SSPX is an authentic work of the Church, despite our difficult relations with the hierarchy. Read about our status with regard to Rome.
- StatisticsView statistics of the growth of the SSPX over the past 50 years as well as details of our membership around the world.
- AboutLearn more about the SSPX: our purpose, our founder, and our vital efforts on behalf of the priesthood and the traditional Latin Mass.
- Key concerns
- The work
- OrganizationLike any religious society, the SSPX is organized hierarchically to oversee a worldwide network of districts, seminaries, priories, and schools.
- PresenceThe SSPX is established in over 60 countries and has experienced constant growth around the world since its foundation in 1970.
- Religious familyThe SSPX brothers, our oblate sisters, and other religious congregations faithful to Tradition live closely united to our priestly society.
- ApostolatesInspired by charity, the SSPX works for the good of souls through schools, retreat houses, missions, and other apostolic societies.
- The workRead about the organizational structure of the SSPX and its practical means of accomplishing its essential mission.
- Priesthood
- MediatorCatholic priests act in the person of Jesus Christ and participate in His mediation, especially through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
- InstrumentThe priest is an instrument of Our Lord Himself with a sacramental character enabling him to confer the sacraments for the good of souls.
- VocationA calling to the priesthood is both supernatural and personal. It is the Lord of the harvest Himself calling laborers to become other Christs.
- DiscernmentA vocation requires prayerful consideration. Read here some helpful advice concerning the beautiful vocation of the Catholic priesthood.
- PriesthoodThe priest participates in the priesthood of Our Lord Jesus Christ and requires extensive training and support to prepare him for his mission.
- Publications
- CommuniquesLesen Sie die offiziellen Mitteilungen des Generalhauses der Priesterbruderschaft St. Pius X. in Menzingen, Schweiz.
- Letter to friends and benefactorsRead here the most recent letters from the Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X to the faithful.
- PublicationsRead the most up-to-date statements from the General House and the Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X.