Controversial Catholic sect Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer seems to be expanding rather than going away. Earlier this year following Vatican advice, Bishop Michael Gielen instructed the Sons (aka Transalpine Redemptorists) to leave the Christchurch Catholic diocese. That order was later rescinded but others were not. They may not, however, celebrate Mass or conduct Read more
Vatican decrees preventing priests from the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer from exercising ministry in the Christchurch Catholic diocese remain in force. A notice on the Diocese website says a petition to have the Sons’ removal of priestly faculties overturned was denied. However a canon lawyer representing the Sons says, after lodging an appeal Read more
The Congregation of The Sons of The Most Holy Redeemer say Bishop Michael Gielen’s orders to expel them from the diocese and prevent them from celebrating sacraments are human rights violations. Legal action could be pending, a lay community member says. The Congregation of The Sons of The Most Holy Redeemer says they have grave Read more
A traditionalist religious order with a community in Christchurch has been formally recognised as a diocesan institute within the Catholic Church. The Congregation of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, based on a tiny windswept island in the Orkney Isles, Scotland, was formerly part of the breakaway Society of St Pius X. In a Read more