In a time of unprecedented change within the Catholic Church, one bishop stood firmly for continuity, tradition, and fidelity to what the Church had always taught.
Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre: Defender of the Faith presents a comprehensive and positive account of the life, mission, and legacy of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, founder of the Society of St. Pius X. Written from the perspective of Catholic tradition and the SSPX, this book traces Lefebvre’s journey from his early formation and missionary zeal, through his leadership as bishop and superior general, to his pivotal role during and after the Second Vatican Council. This ten-chapter work explores:- Lefebvre’s priestly and episcopal formation
- His service to the Church as missionary, bishop, and Roman delegate
- His theological concerns during Vatican II
- The post-conciliar crisis as he understood it
- The founding and mission of the Society of St. Pius X
- His defense of the Traditional Latin Mass and Catholic doctrine
- The 1988 episcopal consecrations, explained through the principle of necessity
- His enduring legacy and influence within the Church today