Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest

The Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (Latin: Institutum Christi Regis Summi Sacerdotis) is a society of priests in the Catholic Church that celebrates the Liturgy in its traditional form according to the liturgical books promulgated before the reform of 1965 and 1969, or what is commonly called the Tridentine Mass, according to the regluations of Pope John Paul II's motu proprio "Ecclesia Dei" of 1988. This Institute also preserves and patronizes traditional Latin Rite liturgical art and music. Members generally live in the traditional manner of Canons Regular.

Related Topics:
Priests - Catholic Church - Tridentine Mass - Pope John Paul II - Motu proprio - Ecclesia Dei - Canons Regular

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The Institute, founded in 1990, is based in Gricigliano, Italy. Its founder is Monsignor Gilles Wach, STD, Superior General; co-founder is Father Philippe Mora, STD, Rector of the Seminary.

Related Topics:
Gricigliano - Italy

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Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus Christ Sovereign Priest is a womens' community associated with the Institute, and is also based in Gricigliano. Their life is non-cloistered contemplative, and based on the Benedictine tradition. The community celebrates Mass and the Divine Office using the Traditional Latin Rite.

Related Topics:
Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus Christ Sovereign Priest - Contemplative - Benedictine - Mass - Divine Office - Latin Rite

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In the United States, the Institute is located in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, and California. Superior for the United States is Monsignor Michael R. Schmitz, Vicar General.

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Three new priests of the institute were ordained on June 29th, 2005, by the Archbishop of Saint Louis, Raymond Leo Burke.

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Contact Information for the Institute:

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The easiest way to get in touch with the Institute is to call, write or send an Email to the Superior for the United States, Monsignor Michael Schmitz, at the central administration of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest located in Wausau, Wisconsin.

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The address is as follows:

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6415 South Woodlawn Avenue

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Chicago, IL 60637

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phone: 773 363 7409

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fax: 773 363 7824

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email: info@institute-christ-king.org

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