Tradition pushes forward

Following on from the feast of our Holy Father, Saint Alphonsus, we would like to take this opportunity to announce the growth of our humble congregation, which now begins to spread its arms around the world. Indeed, we have chosen, a very northerly location for our Congregation, but this outpost of tradition on Papa Stronsay must now become a motherhouse, as we send our forces to the other side of the world, and south. For many years, since Rev. Fr Cummins, C.SS.R. stopped visiting, the South Island of New Zealand has been without the regular celebration of Holy Mass. In fact, until recently, the faithful there could receive the sacraments only once every two months. They now receive a visit from an SSPX priest once every month, but we must all agree that this is hardly satisfactory. It is for this reason that we would like to make known the new foundation of Transalpine Redemptorists in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. The properties for the church and monastery are in the final stages of changing hands, and with a little work, will be ready to receive the first Transalpine Redemptorist missionary priest, and two brothers, to serve the faithful traditional Catholics of the South Island of New Zealand. We hope that this news will bring you as much joy as it has brought us, and that it will bring great glory to God, and to our Holy Father, Saint Alphonsus, whose rule and congregation we are trying to preserve unsullied until the consummation of the world.
Our Mother of Perpetual Succour, Our Holy Father Saint Alphonsus, and all the Saints of the Redemptorist Congregation, Pray for us.

The site of the new foundation. The building to be the new Chuch is on the left, and the house is on the right.

Rev. Fr Michael Mary, C.SS.R. enters bearing the statue of the Holy Infant of Prague.

The first Holy Mass is celebrated inside.