ÊCONE, Switzerland (LifeSiteNews) — The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) celebrated the consecrations of four new bishops on Wednesday, July 1.
Bishops Bernard Fellay of Switzerland and Alfonso de Galarreta of Argentina presided. The four priests who were consecrated: Fathers Michael Goldade (USA), Pascal Schreiber (Switzerland), Michael Poinsinet de Sivry, and Marc Hanappier (France).
Despite many requests from the SSPX, the traditional order of priests founded by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre in 1970, Pope Leo has not granted permission for the consecrations to take place.
We invite you to watch the ceremonies at the live link below:
LifeSiteNews’ John-Henry Westen and Maike Hickson were both present for the consecrations.
— Dr. Maike Hickson (@HicksonMaike) July 1, 2026
Unbelievable crowds, with people still coming in. pic.twitter.com/gc5lKzvWZk
— Dr. Maike Hickson (@HicksonMaike) July 1, 2026
It’s hard to capture the number of religious here. In this one section here are the nuns. pic.twitter.com/I8JRFLU1Yx
— John-Henry Westen (@JhWesten) July 1, 2026
The four new bishops offer their Masses pic.twitter.com/IoJYtuUMVl
— John-Henry Westen (@JhWesten) July 1, 2026
The new bishops. A Te Deum is sung. pic.twitter.com/C3OAUjlJ6S
— Dr. Maike Hickson (@HicksonMaike) July 1, 2026
Huge rainstorm erupted just as mass was ending. But the faithful are undeterred , even joyful and singing, an impromptu rosary, in Latin. pic.twitter.com/YipTjTl8Z4
— John-Henry Westen (@JhWesten) July 1, 2026
New SSPX bishops and faithful pray for Pope Leo as he persecutes them. Sound familiar? pic.twitter.com/39BKQvE2ed
— John-Henry Westen (@JhWesten) July 1, 2026
Official photos from the ceremonies are all courtesy of the Society of Saint Pius X:
