He visits regularly all the seminaries and priories of the Society, meeting in person with every member and becoming acquainted directly with the development and needs of the different apostolates. The Superior General maintains a close contact with the different superiors responsible for the work of the Society worldwide.
To this effect, he resides at the General House in Menzingen, Switzerland, where he oversees the day-to-day apostolic and administrative activities of the Society, holding meetings with his Council, receiving visits of priests and faithful, and attending to his abundant correspondence. The Statutes of the Society define succinctly the function of the Superior General as the one who “ governs and administers the Society.” To be eligible, he must be a priest having made his perpetual engagement in the Society, and be at least 30 years old. A two-thirds majority of votes is required. Pius X, the founding document written by Archbishop Lefebvre and approved on Novemby Bishop Francois Charriere, of Lausanne, Geneva, and Fribourg, determine that the Superior General is elected by the General Chapter for a term of office of 12 years, and that he may be re-elected. The Constitutions or Statutes of the Society of St. Assisted by a General Council, he guides the members and the apostolic works of the institute, according to the norms and spirit of the Constitutions. The work Read about the organizational structure of the SSPX and its practical means of accomplishing its essential mission.Įvery religious order, congregation, and society of common life in the Church is governed by an elected superior general.Apostolates Inspired by charity, the SSPX works for the good of souls through schools, retreat houses, missions, and other apostolic societies.Religious family The SSPX brothers, our oblate sisters, and other religious congregations faithful to Tradition live closely united to our priestly society.Presence The SSPX is established in over 60 countries and has experienced constant growth around the world since its foundation in 1970.Organization Like any religious society, the SSPX is organized hierarchically to oversee a worldwide network of districts, seminaries, priories, and schools.
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