Episode 4, Ask Father Chas - What is the SSPX and why is there tension with the Catholic Church?

Ask Father Chas – SSPX, Vatican II, and Catholic Tradition | St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan Why is there tension between the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) and the Catholic Church? Is the issue simply about the Latin Mass, or is there more to the story? In this episode of Ask Father Chas, we explore the origins of the SSPX, the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, and the misunderstandings that arose during the liturgical changes of the 1960s and 1970s. Father Chas discusses the difference between authentic Church teaching and liturgical abuses, what it means to be in full communion with the Catholic Church, and how traditional forms of worship continue to flourish today. Topics covered include: ✝️ The history and purpose of the SSPX 📖 Vatican II and its liturgical reforms ⛪ The Traditional Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo Mass 🤝 Full communion with the Catholic Church 🔍 Liturgical abuses versus authentic reform 🙏 Traditional worship opportunities in Jackson, Michigan Whether you are new to the discussion or looking for a deeper understanding of Catholic tradition and Church unity, this episode offers helpful context and clarity. 🌐 Visit our website: https://saintjohnjackson.org 🙏 Give online: https://saintjohnjackson.org/giving 📩 Join our newsletter: https://saintjohnjackson.org/new-here... 📱 Follow us: Instagram –   / stjohnchurch   Facebook –   / saintjohnjackson   YouTube –    / @st.johntheevangelistparish1407   Instagram –   / saintjohnjackson   St John School: https://www.jcsstjohn.org/ About St John the Evangelist Church: We are a vibrant, welcoming church community in Jackson, Michigan, dedicated to worship, discipleship, and outreach. Contact us: 📧 [email protected] 📞 Office: (517) 784-0553 #AskFatherChas #SaintJohnJackson #JacksonMichigan #MichiganChurch #Catholic #CatholicChurch #RomanCatholic #CatholicFaith #VaticanII #LatinMass #SSPX #CatholicTradition #Faith #Pray #Jesus #God #ChurchCommunity #SharingTheWord #CatholicTeaching #ChurchHistory