Oklahoma Archdiocese Breaks Ties with Traditionalist Church | Oklahoma City News

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is severing ties with St. Michael Chapel, a parish linked to the excommunicated Society of St. Pius X, after the Vatican declared the group in schism for ordaining bishops without papal approval. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley confirms that all marriages and confessions performed by their priests after a specific date are invalid. While the archdiocese had previously collaborated with the chapel—under Pope Francis’s permission—to ensure valid marriages, that arrangement is now terminated. The Society of St. Pius X, founded in 1970, opposes post-Vatican II reforms and favors the traditional Latin Mass. For those attending Mass there but not formally affiliated, Archbishop Coakley recommends St. Damien Catholic Church in Edmond, which offers the traditional Mass. Those seeking full reconciliation must make a profession of faith and commit to Catholic teachings—contact your local priest or the archbishop’s office for next steps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/93083dddad66fb8c