SSPX Bishop Williamson Corrected

Those comments do not reflect in any way the attitude of our community. That is why I have forbidden Bishop Williamson to issue any public opinion on any political or historical matter until further notice.

WASHINGTON (Catholic Online) - In response to the uproar over the remarks made by Bishop Williamson of the SSPX concerning the evil holocaust of the Jewish people,he has been forbidden to speak on matters of a political or historical nature. The SSPX Superior general has issued the following communication:

Superior General of the SSPX Bishop Williamson forbidden to speak on political or historical matters

Communiqué of the Superior General of the Society of St. Pius X,Bishop Bernard Fellay

"It has come to our attention that Bishop Richard Williamson, a member of our Society, granted an interview to a Swedish network. In this interview, he also commented on historical issues, especially on the genocide of Jews by the National-Socialist regime. It is obvious that a bishop speaks with religious authority solely on matters of faith and morals. Our Society claims no authority over historical or other secular matters.

The mission of the Society is the offering and restoration of authentic Catholic teaching, as handed down in the dogmas. We are known, accepted, and appreciated worldwide for this.

We view this matter with great concern, as this exorbitance has caused severe damage to our religious mission. We apologize to the Holy Father and to all people of good will for the trouble it has caused.

It must remain clear that those comments do not reflect in any way the attitude of our community. That is why I have forbidden Bishop Williamson to issue any public opinion on any political or historical matter until further notice.

The constant accusations against the Society have also apparently served the purpose of discrediting our mission. We will not allow this, but will continue to preach Catholic doctrine and to offer the Sacraments in the ancient rite.

Menzingen, January 27, 2009, + Bishop Bernard Fellay, Superior General

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