The "Archbishop" of Portland won't let SSPX children participate in
the RC Challenge because they would trounce the other contestants in regards to knowledge abouth the Catholic faith.

The SSPX has supplied jurisdiction due to the state of necessity in the Church (which Pope Benedict XVI admitted to Bishop Fellay actually existed); see www.sspx.org for details (http://sspx.org/SSPX_FAQs/q9_supplied_jurisdiction.htm).

In any case, so much for ecumenism and toleration towards all. If the children had been Muslims (or even Baptists), they probably would have been welcomed with open arms.

When I was in a Novus Ordo Youth Group (many years ago), we allowed non-Catholics to … [Altro]

Denouncing the archbishop for "persecution" of the SSPX is going too far, even if his decision about who may participate in the "RC Challenge" can (possibly) be questioned. It is not in the same category as the public defilement of the picture of Christ in a vulgar and blasphemous French play. The French play was truly an attack on Christ and his Church. But, given the still unresolved irregular status of the SSPX , it may be wise to limit the "RC Challege" competition to members of … [Altro]

The Archbishop is probably afraid the SSPX children will probably win seeing how badly the Diocese teach the Faith.

Archbishop of Portland, Oregon tells the children of the SSPX Chapels that they are not welcome.