![]() ![]() We began exploring the Brigittine path in 2003 when it was realised that there are many elements in the Servitores which are close to the Brigittine spirituality. There are Benedictine, Carmelite, Franciscan, and Redemptorist communities who are using the Latin traditional liturgy and continuing the traditional way of religious life. In line with custom, many new foundations, such as the Servitores, sooner or later define their own spirituality and ally themselves with one of the existing religious families Embracing the spirituality of old standing religious orders which updated themselves after Vatican II without the updating is not an unknown phenomenon. We are the only branch of the Brigittine family using the Latin Tridentine Mass and saying the liturgical prayers in Latin. The other Brigittines were very welcoming towards the Brigittini Servitores. On June 10 th 2012, our Bishop, Most Reverend Alvaro Corrada del Rio, SJ, put the Brigittine veil and crown on me. Such acceptance and support of groups following the Latin traditional liturgy became possible after the Apostolic Letter given Motu Proprio “Summorum Pontificum” of Pope Benedict XVI in 2007. This was done after a careful scrutiny of our Constitution and Rules which lays down the guiding principles for religious life with the traditional Latin liturgy of the Catholic Church at its center and its promotion as its primary external mission. ![]() On August 31 st 2011, His Excellency, the Most Reverend Álvaro Corrada – del Rio SJ, Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler TX issued the decree of erection of the Servitores Reginae Apostolorum Institute as a public association of the Catholic faithful. The Servitores Reginae Apostolorum Institute, from which the Brigittini Servitores Institute has developed, was established in 1993 as an association adhering to the traditional Latin liturgy of the Catholic Church. From Servitores Reginae Apostolorum Institute to Brigittini Servitores Sanctissimi Salvatoris Institute ![]()
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