Question 285 – Why did you consecrate the autonomous Carmelite sisters in FL?

Interview Organization: The Confraternity of Our Lady of Fatima
Interviewer Name: Christopher Wendt
Date: July 13, 2024
I did not consecrate anything. I corresponded with sisters in a Carmelite convent who sought to preserve the traditional Latin Mass due to restrictions. They are not schismatic and continue to pray for the Pope. I offered prayers and blessings, but did not perform any sacramental actions.
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Transcript:

It seems like there has been some confusion, so let me clarify. I did not consecrate anything, nor did I perform any such act. Where this idea came from, I do not know. I was never involved in such a thing, and it’s important to correct this misunderstanding.

What I did do, however, was correspond with these sisters over several years. They reached out to me, and in response, I sent them messages of blessing. I often receive requests for prayers and blessings from various people, and I try to offer support in whatever way I can, including prayers and blessings. In this particular case, the sisters were part of a Carmelite convent that was unfortunately denied the traditional Latin Mass by their bishop. This was a difficult situation for them, as they felt the traditional Latin Mass was essential for their spiritual life.

As a temporary solution, they sought to remain autonomous in order to preserve their tradition, as they could not access the Latin Mass in the organizations they were connected with. However, it’s important to note that these sisters did not reject the Pope, nor were they following a sedevacantist position. They are not schismatic, and they continue to pray for the Pope. Their situation is temporary, and they hope for a time when they will be able to return to regular communion with the Church and have access to the traditional Latin Mass again.

So, in essence, I was offering my support to these sisters in their efforts to preserve the traditional Latin Mass, but I did not consecrate a monastery, nor was there any formal sacramental action on my part. I hope this clears up any confusion.