The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter
"What was sacred to previous generations remains sacred and great to us as well."
Letter from the holy father Benedict XVI attached to the motto Summorum Pontificum).
FRATERNITY
The FSSP is a society of apostolic life of pontifical right. Its members are Catholic priests, dedicated to pastoral ministry, and to the formation and sanctification of priests, through a life in community, within the framework of the traditional form of the Roman rite.
The choice of Saint Peter as patron saint is very significant. Under his patronage, the members of the FSSP profess fidelity to the traditional Roman liturgy and full communion with the Supreme Pontiff as two fundamental pillars of their foundation.
THE STORY
Having been canonically erected on October 18, 1988, by Pope Saint John Paul II, its mission and character have been confirmed by successive popes.
The main objective of the Fraternity is the sanctification of its members through the exercise of the priestly ministry, having as its center and point of reference that which is the reason for being of this ministry: the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The Fraternity of Saint Peter fulfills this mission using the liturgical books in force in 1962, as specified in its decree of erection in 1988, confirmed by a decree of Pope Francis dated February 11, 2022.
THE MEMBERS
Members of the Fraternity are sent to serve the faithful throughout the world in apostolates entrusted to them by their local bishop, in accordance with their particular charism. Today, the Fraternity is present on four continents. The priests live in small communities and work to preach the Gospel, caring for souls in parishes; through the education of young people (schools, summer camps and youth groups); and in the organization of conferences, catechism courses, retreats, pilgrimages, and other activities.
