One of North America’s most prominent bishops has roundly criticized the Society of Saint Pius X for proceeding with their episcopal consecrations, arguing that while he sympathised with some of their concerns they must “stay within the Church.”
Archbishop Alexander Sample of the Archdiocese of Portland has become the latest high profile prelate to condemn the SSPX. Similar to fellow U.S. prelate Bishop Paprocki, Sample is known for his defence of traditional Catholic teaching in morality along with his support for the traditional liturgy, but just like Paprocki the archbishop has also lamented the SSPX’s recent actions.
