Eyewitness to the Modernist Revolution in the Catholic Church: A Nun tells her Story
Summary
This interview with Sister Mary Bernadette of the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen (CMRI) provides a firsthand account of the Vatican II crisis, the rejection of the Novus Ordo, and the establishment of a traditional Catholic religious community committed to preserving the true faith.
1. Early Life & Catholic Upbringing
Raised in a devout Catholic family in Montana.
Her father was strongly anti-communist and politically informed, recognizing early signs of societal and ecclesiastical decay.
The Vatican II changes were introduced gradually, with most Catholics unaware of the underlying heretical nature.
2. Recognizing the Vatican II Crisis
The family noticed gradual but disturbing changes, such as removing communion rails and introducing Protestant-style liturgy.
A priest praised Martin Luther King Jr. as a role model for Catholics, which deeply disturbed her.
Her mother lost nearly all her friends for rejecting Vatican II, illustrating the profound division it caused.
3. The Formation of CMRI & Early Resistance
Joined a Blue Army study group in 1967, focusing on Our Lady of Fatima and Catholic tradition.
Attended a retreat where she felt a clear calling to religious life.
Entered a new religious community that was initially aligned with the local hierarchy but later realized the extent of the Vatican II errors.
By October 1967, the liturgical changes had become undeniable, with the new translation of the Mass deviating from Catholic doctrine.
March 1968: CMRI fully rejected the Novus Ordo and recognized that Paul VI could not be a true pope if he had promulgated an invalid Mass.
4. Development of the CMRI & the Sedevacantist Position
The community faced persecution and ostracization for rejecting the post-Vatican II church.
The sedevacantist position was not initially their goal but became clear as the crisis deepened.
1984: Their leader, Francis Schuckardt, left due to scandal, but the congregation remained steadfast.
Seeking valid apostolic succession, they eventually received episcopal consecrations from Archbishop Pierre Martin Ngô Đình Thục.
5. The Present State of Traditional Catholicism
CMRI has become a stronghold of true Catholicism, upholding the pre-Vatican II faith.
More Catholics are recognizing that Vatican II is a false church, not merely a crisis of discipline.
Marian devotion and St. Louis de Montfort’s Total Consecration to Mary remain central to their mission.
Their work in Salem, New Hampshire, includes catechesis, Catholic book distribution, and offering the only valid sacraments outside the Vatican II structure.
Key Quotes & Their Significance
1. On Vatican II Changes
“Next week when you come, there won’t be any communion rail… next week when you come, we’re going to be moving a piano up to the front.”
Significance: The Vatican II revolution was imposed gradually, eroding Catholic identity through successive, seemingly minor changes.
2. On the New Mass
“The first time we went, the priest turned around and said the Canon in English… I didn’t want to be there.”
Significance: The forced transition from Latin to vernacular was not merely a translation issue but a liturgical rupture that undermined the Catholic doctrine of sacrifice.
3. On Rejecting Paul VI
“How could a true pope issue an invalid service and call it the Mass? It’s impossible.”
Significance: This realization is the foundation of sedevacantism—a true pope cannot promulgate a heretical rite.
4. On the Danger of Blind Obedience
“Piety is no substitute for orthodoxy.”
Significance: Many Catholics today cling to external piety while failing to recognize that orthodoxy—the true faith—must come first.
5. On the Role of Mary
“If you threw all the love of all the hearts of all the mothers in the world… it would not equal the love that Our Blessed Mother has for you.”
Significance: True devotion to Our Lady is not sentimental but doctrinally necessary for preserving the faith in these times of apostasy.
6. On the Growth of Traditional Catholicism
“We get calls from 80-year-old Catholics saying, ‘We’ve been heartbroken for 40 years… we just don’t know what to do.’”
Significance: Catholics who instinctively recognized the Vatican II apostasy are now seeking the true faith, decades later, as the Novus Ordo continues to collapse.
Analysis
1. Vatican II as the Establishment of a False Church
The removal of Catholic traditions, the Protestantization of the liturgy, and doctrinal changes prove that Vatican II was not simply a disciplinary reform but an entirely new, false religion.
The Novus Ordo Missae is not merely a "bad Mass" but an invalid, non-Catholic service.
2. Paul VI & His Successors Are Not True Popes
The papacy cannot err in matters of faith and morals.
Since Paul VI promulgated an invalid Mass, he ceased to be Catholic and therefore could not be pope.
The subsequent Vatican II “popes” continue in heresy, further proving their illegitimacy.
3. The Duty to Reject False Obedience
True Catholics must not recognize Vatican II “bishops” or submit to their authority.
Obedience to heresy is disobedience to Christ.
Those who remain in the Vatican II structure cannot claim ignorance indefinitely—they must seek the truth.
4. Marian Devotion as the Key to Preserving the Faith
Our Lady warned at Fatima that if her requests were ignored, Russia would spread its errors, leading to apostasy.
The CMRI’s survival is attributed to Mary’s intercession, proving that true devotion to her is not optional but essential for resisting the Vatican II deception.
5. The True Church Is Being Restored
The rapid collapse of the Novus Ordo and the increasing number of Catholics seeking tradition confirm that the sedevacantist position is correct.
The growth of CMRI and other traditional groups shows that the true faith will survive despite persecution.
Key Takeaways
Vatican II represents the foundation of a false, heretical church that is not Catholic.
Paul VI and his successors are not true popes due to their promulgation of an invalid Mass and other heresies.
True Catholics must reject the Novus Ordo entirely, as participation in its sacraments is spiritually dangerous.
Marian devotion and total consecration to Our Lady are essential for remaining in the true faith.
More Catholics are waking up to sedevacantism as they witness the continued collapse of the Vatican II church.
Final Thoughts
This video provides a critical firsthand account of the Vatican II revolution and the necessity of rejecting the post-conciliar church. Sister Mary Bernadette’s testimony reaffirms sedevacantism as the only logical and theological conclusion in the face of the destruction wrought by Vatican II.
True Catholics must remain steadfast, resist false obedience, and uphold the traditional faith. The crisis in the Church is not merely a matter of bad leadership—it is the prophesied apostasy. But just as Our Lady preserved the faith of the CMRI, she will continue to guide those who seek the truth to the true Catholic Church.
