Publicado: 2026-06-25

The The Rightful Autonomy of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (can. 586, 732 CIC/83) (Part II)

Dawid Pietras
Prawo Kanoniczne
Sección: Articles and dissertations
DOI https://doi.org/10.21697/pk.2026.69.2.05

Resumen

The problem addressed: The article presents the issue of the rightful autonomy (can. 586) enjoyed by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP) as a society of apostolic life of the pontifical right (can. 732). This rightful autonomy of life concerns the preservation of the charism, that is, above all, the right to celebrate rites according to the books of the 1962 editio typica and one’s own discipline. This issue was examined during the period of validity of two papal laws: the motu proprio Summorum Pontificum of 2007 and the motu proprio Traditionis custodes of 2021.

The aim of the research conducted: The purpose was to examine the correlation between the special law for the celebration of the Roman liturgy according to the 1962 books, which the FSSP possesses, and the universal law promulgated since 2007 to regulate the discipline concerning the celebration of these rites.

Methods: The historical-legal method was used in the article.

The results of the research: The study demonstrates that the rightful autonomy of the FSSP continues and has been strengthened despite the changing discipline of celebrating the ancient form of the Roman Rite. The charism of this community was appreciated by Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis. The latter confirmed it in the decree issued on 11 February 2022. However, analyses have revealed practical difficulties in implementing the FSSP patrimonium in particular Churches due to the restrictive norms of the motu proprio Traditionis custodes.

The conclusions drawn from the research: The existence of the FSSP rightful autonomy demonstrates a need to respect and preserve diverse charisms of institutes and societies of apostolic life. Such an attitude strengthens the unitas in varietate within the Church community.

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Pietras, D. (2026). The The Rightful Autonomy of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (can. 586, 732 CIC/83) (Part II). Prawo Kanoniczne, 69(2), 99–123. https://doi.org/10.21697/pk.2026.69.2.05

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