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SSPX Podcast

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the Official SSPX English-Language Podcast: Traditional Catholic Interviews, Questions & Answers with our priests, Sermons, and Parish Missions. Produced by Angelus Press for the SSPX US District.

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Episodes

  1. Abp. Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 17 – Chapter 20: “I Have Handed on What I Received”

    In this final chapter, the focus turns from Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre’s public battles to the man himself. Chapter 20 looks back on the character, spirituality, and priestly convictions that shaped his entire life: his devotion to the Mass, his love of the priesthood, his confidence in…

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  2. What does the Holy Ghost do? - The Roman Catechism - Episode 10

    Today in The Catechism Series, we turn to the eighth article of the Creed: “I believe in the Holy Ghost.” Fr. William MacGillivray explains who the third Person of the Blessed Trinity is, why He is equal to the Father and the Son, and what the Church means when she calls Him the giver of life and...

  3. Why Are We Judged Twice? - The Roman Catechism - Episode 9

    Today in The Catechism Series, we turn to the seventh article of the Creed: “From thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.” Fr. Marcel Ockerse explains the difference between the particular judgment at death and the general judgment at the end of time, why both are necessary, and…

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  4. Abp. Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 16 – Chapter 19: “Operation Survival”

    In this release, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre faces the most difficult decision of his life. Chapter 19 follows the growing crisis of the 1980s, the Assisi interreligious meeting, his deepening concern over the future of the priesthood, and his conviction that Tradition could not survive without...

  5. What Does "He Descended Into Hell" Mean? – The Roman Catechism – Episode 8

    In Episode 8 of The Catechism Series, Fr. William MacGillivray explains three closely connected mysteries of the Creed: Christ’s descent into hell, His Resurrection from the dead, and His Ascension into heaven. What does the Church mean when she says that Christ “descended into hell”? Fr....

  6. Abp. Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 15 – Chapter 18: "Strongholds of the Reconquest"

    In this release, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre moves from preserving Tradition to rebuilding Catholic life around it. Chapter 18 follows the growth of priories, chapels, schools, seminaries, retreat houses, and religious communities across Europe and beyond. At the same time, he continues his…

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  7. Suffered, Crucified, Died and Was Buried - The Roman Catechism - Episode 7

    In Episode 7 of The Catechism Series, Fr. Paul Robinson examines the fourth article of the Creed: Our Lord Jesus Christ “suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.” The Roman Catechism calls the mystery of the Cross one of the most difficult truths for the human mind to...

  8. Abp. Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 14 – Chapter 17: “I Adhere to Eternal Rome”

    In this release, the conflict surrounding Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre and Ecône comes fully into the open. Chapter 17 follows his definitive rejection of the New Mass, his growing confrontation with bishops and Roman authorities, and his determination to preserve the traditional priesthood and...

  9. What Makes a Bishop Different from a Priest? -Questions with Father #61

    Today on Questions with Father, we look at the role of a bishop in the Catholic Church. What makes a bishop different from a priest? What is the distinction between the power of orders and the power of jurisdiction? And why does that distinction matter when Catholics hear about episcopal...

  10. Abp. Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 13 – Chapter 16: For the Catholic Priesthood

    In this release, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre begins the work that will define the rest of his life: the restoration of the Catholic priesthood. Chapter 16 begins with seminarians in distress, young men seeking solid doctrine, traditional formation, and a priestly life centered on the Holy…

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  11. [updated] The Incarnation and the Virgin Birth – The Roman Catechism – Episode 6

    Today in The Catechism Series, we continue through the Creed with the mystery of the Incarnation: “Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary.” Fr. Marcel Ockerse explains how the Son of God assumed a true human nature in the womb of Our Lady, while remaining what He was from…

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  12. Abp. Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 12 – Chapter 15: Charter of Resistance

    In this release, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre enters the postconciliar crisis with growing clarity and urgency. Chapter 15 shows him recognizing the deep confusion spreading through the Church after Vatican II: a crisis of authority, doctrine, catechism, religious life, and liturgy. No longer able…

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  13. What Catholics Really Mean by Christ - The Roman Catechism - Episode 5

    Today in The Catechism Series, we turn to the next article of the Creed and begin speaking about Our Lord Jesus Christ. Fr. Lukas Lipp explains the central truth that Christ is true God and true man: one divine Person with two complete natures. What does that actually mean? Why does the Church...

  14. Abp. Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 11 – Chapter 14: Superior General

    In this release, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre is elected Superior General of the Holy Ghost Fathers, taking charge of the congregation at a moment of deep confusion and rapid change. Chapter 14 shows him trying to strengthen doctrine, restore discipline, protect priestly and religious formation…

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  15. New Novitiate for the Consoling Sisters in Denver, CO - Sacred Restorations

    Welcome to Sacred Restorations, a limited series on the SSPX Podcast highlighting the beautiful work being done across the U.S. District. In this episode, we travel to Denver, Colorado, where a new novitiate of the Consoling Sisters is taking root. Fr. Paul Robinson is joined by Mother Maria Rita...

  16. Abp. Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 10 – Chapter 13: Herald of Christ the King

    In this release, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre steps forward as a public defender of Catholic tradition during the Second Vatican Council. Chapter 13 shows him repeatedly taking the floor, not out of a desire for controversy, but because he believed it was his duty to speak. He challenges the...

  17. Why We Call God Father – The Roman Catechism – Episode 4

    Today in The Catechism Series, we continue through the opening article of the Creed: “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.” Fr. David Sherry explains what Catholics mean when they profess belief in God, not merely as a conclusion of reason, but as our first…

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  18. Abp. Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 9 – Chapter 12: In the Turmoil of the Council

    In this release, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre enters one of the most consequential moments of his life: the Second Vatican Council. Chapter 12 follows him as a member of the Central Preparatory Commission, where he sees early signs of deep division within the Church over doctrine, liturgy…

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  19. What Catholics Mean by Faith – The Roman Catechism #3

    Today in The Catechism Series, we begin the first major section of the Roman Catechism: the Creed. But before looking at each article, Fr. David Sherry helps us understand the opening words: “I believe.” What does faith really mean? Why do we say “I believe” rather than simply “we believe”? And…

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  20. Abp. Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 8 – Chapters 10 & 11: African Skirmishes / Tulle Interlude

    In this release, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre enters a new period of conflict and transition. In Chapter 10, we see his final years in Dakar, as Senegal moves toward independence and the Church faces difficult questions about Islam, socialism, inculturation, Catholic Action, and the future of…

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  21. How Not to Read the Catechism – The Roman Catechism #2

    Today in The Catechism Series, we continue with a practical question: how should Catholics actually use the Roman Catechism? Fr. Richard Boyle walks through its four major divisions: the Creed, the Sacraments, the Commandments, and Prayer. He explains why this book is not ordinary reading, but a...

  22. Assumption Academy in Walton, KY – Sacred Restorations

    Welcome to Sacred Restorations, a limited series on the SSPX Podcast that highlights the beautiful work being done across the U.S. District. In this episode, we travel to Walton, Kentucky, where Assumption Academy is building the future of Catholic education. Fr. Stephen Stanich and Mr. Sean…

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  23. Abp. Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 7 – Chapter 9: Apostolic Delegate

    In this release, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre receives a new and daunting mission: Pope Pius XII appoints him Apostolic Delegate for French-speaking Africa. Now, while still shepherding Dakar, he must represent the Holy See across dozens of missionary territories, from Morocco and Senegal to...

  24. What is a Catechism? – The Roman Catechism #1

    Today in The Catechism Series, we begin with two basic questions: what is a catechism, and why are we using the Roman Catechism, also known as the Catechism of the Council of Trent? Before we enter into the Creed, the Sacraments, the Commandments, and Prayer, it is important to understand the…

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  25. Abp. Lefebvre Audiobook: Episode 6 - Chapter 8: Archbishop of Dakar

    This audiobook is completely funded by you, the listener. If you would like to help us complete this project in full, please visit SSPX.gifts/audiobook. In this release, Father Marcel Lefebvre is called from formation work in France to a far greater responsibility: the episcopacy. Chapter 8…

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  26. The Decree of Excommunication: What It Means for the SSPX and the Faithful-Questions with Father #60

    Today on Questions with Father, we examine the recent decree of excommunication against the SSPX and the serious questions it has raised for priests, faithful, and families. Fr. Paul Robinson explains the Society’s response, the difference between disobedience and schism, and why the SSPX argues...

  27. Abp. Lefebvre Biography Audiobook: Episode 5 – Chapter 7

    This audiobook is completely funded by you, the listener. If you would like to help us complete this project in full, please visit SSPX.gifts/audiobook. In this release, we follow Father Marcel Lefebvre from the missions of Gabon back to war-torn France, where a new and difficult assignment…

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  28. The Roman Catechism - A New SSPX Series Coming Soon

    What do Catholics believe? They believe not in fragmentary constructs or passing doctrines, but the unyielding truths that lead to eternal life–the truths the Catholic Church has handed on for 2,000 years. This year, we begin a new series on the Catechism, using one of the great treasures of the...

  29. Abp. Lefebvre Biography Audiobook: Episode 4 – Chapter 6

    Please help support this project: https://sspx.gifts/audiobook In this release, we follow Father Marcel Lefebvre into the heart of Gabon, where his priesthood becomes deeply missionary. Chapter 6 shows him first as a teacher and rector at the seminary in Libreville, helping form a native clergy…

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  30. Abp. Lefebvre Biography Audiobook: Episode 3 – Chapters 4 & 5

    Please help support this project: https://sspx.gifts/audiobook In this release, we follow the newly ordained Father Marcel Lefebvre into his first priestly assignment: a working-class parish in Lomme, near Lille. There, he learns the daily life of a parish priest — preaching, catechism,...

  31. Abp. Lefebvre Biography Audiobook: Episode 2 – Chapter 3

    Please help support this project: https://sspx.gifts/audiobook In Chapter 3, we follow Marcel Lefebvre as he arrives in Rome and enters the French Seminary at Santa Chiara. Here, the young seminarian is formed in the heart of the Eternal City, surrounded by the tombs of the apostles, the teaching...

  32. Abp. Lefebvre Biography Audiobook: Episode 1 – Chapters 1 & 2

    Please help support this project: https://sspx.gifts/audiobook This episode contains Chapters 1 and 2 of the Audiobook. This project is an effort to shine a brighter light more widely on the life of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Because his life is not only the story of one man. It is, in many…

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  33. The Future of the SSPX and the Future of Tradition: Episcopal Consecrations #12

    Today in the final episode of The Episcopal Consecrations, we step back and look at the whole picture. Over the course of this series, we have examined the life of Archbishop Lefebvre, the crisis in the Church, the state of necessity, the nature of obedience, schism, and the role of bishops. But...

  34. Answering the Objections – Questions About the Consecrations: Episcopal Consecrations #11

    Today in The Episcopal Consecrations, we address the questions and objections that many Catholics are asking. Does the SSPX see itself as a parallel Church? Are these consecrations motivated by self-preservation or by the good of souls? Why continue dealing with Rome if there are serious...

  35. The Making of a Bishop: Ceremony, Symbolism, and Tradition - Episcopal Consecrations #10

    Today in The Episcopal Consecrations, we step inside the ceremony itself. What actually happens during the consecration of a bishop, and what does every gesture, prayer, and symbol mean? Fr. Ian Andrew Palko guides us through the ancient rite of episcopal consecration, from the examination and…

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  36. Continuing Tradition in the Heart of North Dakota - Sacred Restorations

    In this episode, we travel to Bismarck, North Dakota, where the faithful of St. Michael’s are building a new Romanesque church on a hill overlooking the city. Fr. Dominic May walks us through the remarkable history of Tradition in North Dakota, from the legacy of Fr. Frederick Nelson and Powers...

  37. Has This Happened Before? Consecrations without Permission - Episcopal Consecrations #9

    Today in The Episcopal Consecrations, we step back and look at the historical record. How has the Church actually handled episcopal consecrations throughout the centuries—and is the requirement of a papal mandate as absolute as many assume? Fr. Ian Andrew Palko walks us through the development of...

  38. Obey or Resist? A Catholic Dilemma – Episcopal Consecrations #8

    Today in The Episcopal Consecrations, we turn to one of the most difficult and personal questions in the crisis: obedience. What does it really mean to obey the Church—and when can apparent disobedience be justified? Fr. Themann examines the nature of authority, the virtue of obedience, and the...

  39. Rooted and Rising – a New St. Joe’s in Armada – Sacred Restorations

    In this episode, we travel to Armada, Michigan, where St. Joseph’s, one of the oldest and most historic SSPX communities in the United States, is preparing for a new chapter. Fr. Steven Soos and Tyler Gianattasio walk us through the remarkable history of this parish, from its beginnings with...

  40. Does Rome Still Believe in Schism? – Episcopal Consecrations #7

    Today in The Episcopal Consecrations, we take a striking turn in the discussion: what if the real crisis isn’t just about disobedience—but about a loss of the very meaning of schism? Fr. Loop examines how modern Roman authorities treat groups that historically would have been considered outside…

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  41. Is This Schism or Something Else? - Episcopal Consecrations #6

    Today in The Episcopal Consecrations, we confront one of the most serious objections: would consecrating bishops without papal mandate create a schism? Fr. Loop examines this claim head-on, responding to arguments from Church authorities and theologians who say such an act necessarily breaks…

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  42. Has the Mass Changed the Faith? – Episcopal Consecrations #5

    Today in The Episcopal Consecrations, we continue building the case for a state of necessity by examining the heart of Catholic life: the liturgy. Fr. Wiseman explores how the widespread changes to the Mass and the sacraments have affected the spiritual life of the faithful—and even the identity…

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  43. Save our Souls: Why the Crisis Demands Action – Episcopal Consecrations #4

    Today in The Episcopal Consecrations, we take the next step in the argument: is there truly a crisis in the Church—and how can we know it with certainty? Fr. Sherry examines the doctrinal errors that have spread in recent decades, from modernism and religious liberty to ecumenism and the…

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  44. What Is a State of Necessity? – Episcopal Consecrations #3

    Today in The Episcopal Consecrations, we turn to the central argument behind everything that followed: the state of necessity. What does that actually mean in Catholic theology—and when does it apply? Fr. Paul Robinson walks us through the principles of law, the distinction between divine and…

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  45. The History of Rome & the SSPX w/ Bishop Fellay – Episcopal Consecrations #2

    Today on the SSPX Podcast, we continue our new series: The Episcopal Consecrations. In this installment, we are joined by His Excellency Bishop Bernard Fellay and Fr. Paul Robinson. Bishop Fellay recounts his long experience with the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), from priesthood to the...

  46. Who Was Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre? - Episcopal Consecrations #1

    Today on the SSPX Podcast, we begin a new series: The Episcopal Consecrations. Before we can understand the events themselves, we have to understand the man at the center of it all—Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Who was he? What formed him? And what drove him to take such decisive action in the face...

  47. Fr. Pagliarani: The Crisis in the Church Affects the Family

    For today’s podcast, we proudly present again the conference the Society of Saint Pius X’s Superior General, Don Davide Pagliarani, gave at the 2023 Angelus Press Conference for Catholic Tradition. In reflecting on the role Christ and the Church He founded in instructing humanity, Fr. Pagliarani...

  48. Why the Church Needs Laws; and When They Don’t Bind – Questions with Father #59

    Today on Questions with Father, we step into a topic many Catholics hear about but rarely understand: the law of the Church. Why does the Church have laws at all? How are those laws made, interpreted, and applied—and what role do they play in the life of the faithful? Fr. Ian Andrew Palko…

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  49. Did the Church Ban Books? A Catholic Explanation – Questions with Father #58

    Today on Questions with Father, we tackle a topic that may sound shocking to modern ears: the Index of Forbidden Books. Did the Catholic Church really ban books? Does the Church reject “freedom of speech”? And what does any of that mean for Catholics today living in an age of unlimited media and...

  50. Is Space Exploration Moral? A Catholic Perspective – Questions with Father #57

    Today on Questions with Father, we look upward—quite literally. What does the Catholic Church say about space travel? Is exploring the cosmos a noble pursuit, or does it risk becoming a modern Tower of Babel? We reflect on Pope Pius XII’s encouragement of scientific exploration, the real medical...

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