Why the SSPX Uses the 1962 Missal – The Catholic Mass #45

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🗓️ 5 September 2025

⏱️ 90 minutes

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Today in the Catholic Mass Series, we look at a question that sparks heated debate in traditional circles: Why does the SSPX use the 1962 Missal? Fr. Palko walks us through the history of liturgical change—from Quo Primum in 1570 to the turbulent 1960s—and explains the Society’s principled decision to adhere to the final pre–Novus Ordo edition. Along the way, we clarify myths about Quo Primum, address the role of Annibale Bugnini, and explore why change is not inherently bad—so long as it doesn’t endanger the Faith. This episode lays the groundwork for a deeper dive into Holy Week reforms next time.

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0:00.0	Today in the Catholic Mass series, we look at a question that sparks heated debate in traditional circles.
0:11.0	Why does the SSPX use the 1962 missile?
0:14.0	Father Balco walks us through the history of liturgical change, from Quo-Premum in 1570, all the way up to the turbulent 1960s, and explains the
0:22.5	society's principled decision to adhere to the final pre-Novistordo edition.
0:27.3	Along the way, we clarify myths about Quo Primum, address the role of Anibule Bunini, and explore
0:33.3	why change is not inherently bad, as long as it doesn't endanger the faith.
0:37.8	This episode lays the groundwork for a deeper dive into the Holy Week reforms on our next
0:41.7	episode.
0:42.7	In the meantime, on SSpxpodcast.com slash mass, you'll be able to find all of these episodes,
0:47.2	videos, and resources.
0:48.4	This is free to listen to, but please do consider a one-time or a small monthly recurring
0:52.0	donation, no matter which Holy Week you prefer.
0:55.1	So now let's join Father Ian Andrew Palco for episode number 45 of our Catholic Mass series,
1:01.3	Why the SSPX uses the 1962 missile.
1:07.3	Father Palco, great to have you back for another episode of the Catholic Mass series.
1:11.4	How are you?
1:12.5	I'm doing pretty well, Andrew.
1:14.0	Good to be back.
1:15.0	And, yeah, it's been a little while, but it's been some really interesting things in the
1:20.5	mass series and some questions with Father in the meantime.
1:23.0	So we priests actually listen to, I don't listen to my own stuff.
1:27.0	That would be a little weird.
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