Why the SSPX Doesn’t Always Conditionally Ordain – Questions with Father #51

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🗓️ 18 July 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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[embed]https://youtu.be/g2C0cfV720Y[/embed] Today on Questions with Father, we’re tackling a sensitive topic that has generated discussion across traditional Catholic circles: the issue of conditional ordinations. In this episode, Fr. Paul Robinson responds to objections surrounding the SSPX’s decision not to conditionally ordain every Novus Ordo priest who joins the Society. Why doesn’t the SSPX reordain across the board? What did Archbishop Lefebvre actually do—and teach—on this matter? We’ll address the principles behind the Society’s approach, common misunderstandings about sacramental theology, and the real dangers of overreacting to uncertainty. It’s a clear, thoughtful conversation aimed at peace of soul and fidelity to the Church’s tradition. We’d love your feedback on this series! [email protected]

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0:00.0	In this episode of Questions with Father, we address a sensitive topic that has generated discussion across traditional Catholic circles, the issue of conditional ordination.
0:18.8	Father Paul Robinson responds to objections surrounding the Society of St. Pius
0:22.6	the Tenth's decision not to conditionally ordain every priest
0:26.6	ordained in the Novosordeaux right who joins the society.
0:29.6	Why doesn't the SSPX reordain across the board?
0:31.6	What did Archbishop Marcel Lefev actually do and teach on this matter?
0:35.6	We address the principles behind the society's approach,
0:38.7	common misunderstandings about sacramental theology,
0:41.3	and probably most importantly,
0:42.9	the real dangers of overreacting to uncertainty.
0:45.9	It's a clear, thoughtful conversation aimed at one thing,
0:49.3	peace of soul and fidelity to the church's tradition.
0:52.4	This podcast is free to listen to and always will be,
0:54.4	but if you can help with a one time or a small monthly recurring donation on SSPXpodcast.com,
0:58.7	you'll be making sure that we can continue this work of producing good Catholic content
1:02.4	on a regular basis.
1:03.8	So now let's join Father Paul Robinson for why the SSPX doesn't always conditionally ordain.
1:11.9	Father Robinson, great to have you back.
1:14.4	And for this episode of Questions with Father, how are you doing?
1:18.0	Doing well, Andrew.
1:19.3	Last time we talked, I believe we had switched chairs.
1:23.5	Yes.
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