Rorate Caeli

FSSP sets own record for most ordinations in a year


The growth of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) has been well known. This year, however, was a record-setter for the Fraternity as it ordained 19 young men into the priesthood -- it's most ever in a single year. 

Some key takeaways, articles and photos:


1) First authorized traditional Latin Mass ordinations in the UK in decades by Archbishop Malcolm McMahon of Liverpool on June 17:

2) Cardinal Raymond Burke ordains 7 in Bavaria on July 1 (one of many photos, above).

3) Archbishop Terrence Prendergast of Ottawa ordains 7 in Nebraska on May 26.