Marcel Lefebvre
Marcel Lefebvre was the founder of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), which he established as a response to the changes introduced by the Second Vatican Council. He was excommunicated in 1988 for ordaining bishops without the Vatican's consent, a legacy that continues to influence SSPX's current actions.
Born on Nov 29, 1905 (120 years old)
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Vietnam:
SSPX was founded by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre in Switzerland in 1970 to oppose the extensive reforms introduced by the Second Vatican Council.
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Switzerland:
Marcel Lefebvre is noted for leading a faction that broke with Rome over traditionalist issues.
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Gabon:
Marcel Lefebvre founded the Fraternité sacerdotale Saint-Pie-X in 1970.
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Lithuania:
The group was founded by the controversial French bishop Marcel Lefebvre.
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Guatemala:
Marcel Lefebvre founded the Society of St. Pius X in 1970 and opposed the modernizing reforms of the Church.
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Canada:
French Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre founded the Society of St. Pius X in 1970.
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Paraguay:
Marcel Lefebvre founded the Fraternity Sacerdotal Pío X in 1970.
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Belarus:
Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre is the founder of the Society of Saint Pius X.
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Switzerland:
Marcel Lefebvre founded the Pius Brotherhood, which is now facing excommunication from the Vatican.
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Switzerland:
Marcel Lefebvre founded the Society of Saint Pius X in 1970.
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