The Society of Saint Pius X has announced the names of four priests to be consecrated bishops on July 1 at its international seminary in Écône, Switzerland.

The priests chosen are Fr Pascal Schreiber of Switzerland, Fr Michael Goldade of the United States, Fr Michel Poinsinet de Sivry of France and Fr Marc Hanappier of France.

The SSPX said the consecrations were intended to ensure the continuation of the traditional priesthood and the sacraments amid what it describes as an ongoing crisis in the Church.