The ceremony was attended by members of The Sons and The Daughters of the Most Holy Redeemer alongside representatives of the faithful. Instead, he endeavors to leave them with “a true Catholic bishop, a true father for your souls.” The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, formed in 1988 by Bishop Michael Mary, follow the monastic rule of St. Alphonsus Ligouri and have devoted themselves to Our Blessed Mother. He accused Bishop Michael of schism, declared him to be excommunicated, and prohibited him from ministering sacraments. Bishop Michael concluded by revealing that “I have consecrated the days that lie before me to the Response: Da mihi virtutem contra hostes tuos.