Gregorius Magnus - Summer 2023 - Edition no. 15

Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage ‘Ad Sedem Petri’, 2022

by Joseph Shaw

The publishing schedule of Gregorius Magnus is such that only now can we note here the success of the most recent Rome pilgrimage organised by the Coetus Summorum Pontificum, of which the FIUV is a member.

Everything was organised with characteristic efficiency, and the numbers at events were considerably larger than before COVID: 1,000 people attended the Traditional High (Solemn) Mass in the Chapel of the Throne in St Peter’s Basilica, for example.

Also much remarked upon was the participation of Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna and President of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, who officiated at the Vespers that opened the pilgrimage’s programme of devotional events.

The programme, which followed the established pattern of the pilgrimage, was as follows:

Friday, 28th October 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

Vespers in the Basilica of St Mary of the Martyrs (Pantheon), organised by the Institute of the Good Shepherd, presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna, President of the Italian Bishops’ Conference.

Saturday, 29th October 2022

9:30 a.m. – Adoration in the Basilica of San Celso e Giuliano, organised by the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest.

10:30 a.m. – Departure of the procession to St Peter’s Basilica.

11:30 a.m. – High Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St Peter’s Basilica, celebrated by Mgr Marco Agostini, of the Secretary of State and Pontifical Master of Ceremonies.

Sunday, 30th October 2022, at 11:00 a.m

High Mass of Christ the King in the Church of the Holy Trinity of the Pilgrims, organised by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter, celebrated by Mgr Patrick Descourtieux of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

The necessary permissions have been secured for the 2023 pilgrimage; the dates will be 27-29th October. Coincidentally, the FIUV General Assembly is being planned for Saturday, 28th October.