August 31, 2013
by Fr. Marc B. Caron
The Bishop’s office was asked about the legitimacy of the traditional Catholic mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mission, which is periodically advertised in the Lewiston-Auburn SunJournal. This “mass” is done by a member of the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen, or CMRI, which is a schismatic group begun in Spokane, Washington. There is no proof that priests associated with CMRI are validly ordained; and this group is not in communion with the Roman Catholic Church. Catholics do not satisfy their Sunday Mass obligation by attending services at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Mission.
