Miscellaneous Information on the Confraternity


Use of St. Pius X Rubrics

The Confraternity of Ss. Peter & Paul uses exclusively the rubrics of the Roman Breviary promulgated by Pope St. Pius X in the Bull Divino Afflatu of November 1911.  In Choir and common recitation of the Divine Office by the Confraternity, these rubrics are the only ones permitted.  The reasons for this are made clear by reading the article by His Grace, Bishop Daniel Dolan, Pre-Vatican II Liturgical Change: The Road to the New Mass.  This critique of the reforms of the Breviary attempted by the modernists in the 1950s and 60s shows clearly how they must be rejected by traditional Catholics who wish to preserve the pure unadulterated liturgy of our fathers in the faith. 


Local Chapters

Members throughout the world are actively encouraged to start up local Chapters of the Confraternity in their parishes.  We have been asked to provide procedures for establishing a Local Chapter, and we provide here  some suggestions on how to proceed.  Obviously, much depends on the response and enthusiasm of other parishioners, and particularly of your Parish Priest.  These suggestions may be modified according to your particular circumstances.


Worldwide Membership

In order to encourage members to contact each other, to organize the public recitation of the Divine Office, and to establish local chapters of the Confraternity, the Office of the Secretary General has published a Worldwide Membership List.  Please note that we never publish any personal information on our members, nor will the Confraternity give out any personal information of any member to another member without permission.  If you would like to contact another member, you should do so by getting in touch with the Secretary General.  This office will provide general information, such as letting you know if any other members are located in your area, and if you wish, will contact the other member or members with whom you wish to speak, in order to seek permission to provide you with their contact information.