The Catholic Current Nostalgia for Vatican II? (Fr. John Perricone) 2/10/26
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Feb 10, 2026 Fr. John Perricone, priest and philosopher known for commentary on theology and culture, returns to weigh in on Vatican II and its contested legacy. He discusses the SSPX meeting as a referendum, warnings about post-conciliar developments, and why many young Catholics are drawn to traditional practices. The conversation mixes critique, historical perspective, and a cautious hope for renewal.
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Council Divides Perception Of Church
- The Second Vatican Council is polarizing: some call it the best thing ever while others see it as the root of deep problems.
- Fr. John Perricone argues the SSPX correctly perceived Council-era theological and aesthetic deracination affecting clergy formation.
Council Cheerleaders Living In Past
- Fr. John Perricone compares pro-Council Catholics to Sunset Boulevard's Nora Desmond who live in an outdated, idealized past.
- He says the Council's optimism ignored historical continuity and left the Church denuded of its heroic voice.
From Dismissal To Discovery Of The Mass
- Fr. Robert McTeigue recounts being told the old Mass was medieval barnacles and then studying Aquinas to discover deep meaning in every gesture.
- He says that early formation misled a generation about liturgical continuity.
