Purpose of the Congregation

 “The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass,” writes Saint Alphonsus Liguori, “is an action most holy and dear to God—an action that appeases most efficaciously the anger of God against sinners, that beats down most effectually the powers of hell, that brings to men on earth the greatest benefits.” 

For this reason, the bishops and priests of the Congregation of St. Pius V find no distance too great, no sacrifice too burdensome, and no effort too arduous in providing Holy Mass for as many souls as possible. 

The seven Sacraments are the means instituted by Our Lord to give grace to the faithful.  To provide the Sacraments, Christ instituted the holy priesthood and designated priest as the “dispensers of His [Sacraments]” (1 Cor. 4:1).

Faithful to this commission, the bishops and priests of the Congregation are ever ready to administer the Sacraments to the faithful.

Providing the Holy Eucharist for the faithful is an important duty of the priests. Because some parishioners at many of the missions are feeble and unable to travel to Holy Mass, the priests bring them the Blessed Sacrament.

The priests also administer Extreme Unction and bring Holy Viaticum to thos who are critically ill.  No matter the time of day or night, the priests are always willing to travel to whoever needs the Last Sacraments.

 The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart is the official recognition of the sovereignty of the Sacred Heart of Jesus over the Catholic family. This recognition is outwardly expressed when the family solemnly installs the image of that divine Heart in a prominent place in the home and makes the Act of Consecration.

On August 22, 2013, the Sacred Heart was solemnly enthroned as King of Immaculate Heart Seminary. Each month, the members renew the Act of Consecration. The certificate on display is the original from 2013. 

While the Enthronement forms a special part of seminary life, it is also one of the works of the Congregation of St. Pius V. In fulfillment of our special purpose, to comfort and console the Sacred Heart, the members strive to promote the Enthronement among the faithful as a means of comforting Our Lord and obtaining His blessing and protection upon the family.