8.4. Aren’t you afraid of becoming a schismatic by rejecting the visible Church and its hierarchy?
It’s not schism to separate from heresy. In fact, true schism occurs when one separates from the unchanging faith of the Church. St. Jerome wrote:
“We must not follow the bishops if they deviate from the faith.”
The visible Church is not merely a structure or office—it is the unity of those who profess the same true faith, share the same sacraments, and are governed by lawful pastors (Catechism of Pius X). The Vatican II hierarchy, by openly embracing error, has removed itself from this unity.
We are not forming a new church. We are adhering to the Church as she always was—doctrinally, liturgically, and sacramentally. We acknowledge the true hierarchy in principle, but recognize that heretics cannot lawfully hold office. Like the Israelites in exile or the Church under persecution, we remain faithful to our identity even when the structures are occupied.