The  S T M is a member of the Catholic Church with full Catholic Rites but not yet under the jurisdiction of the Holy Father. We follow Canon Law. Mary the Mother of Jesus has a very special place in our Apostolate and our daily prayers are a reflection of this. We do hope and pray that Our Lady will be seen and recognized by all Christians for whom she really is "Behold, from henceforth All Generations Shall Call Me Blessed” Luke 1 Verse 48.

 We do allow for the acceptance of married deacons.  We do believe in the unbroken line of the Succession from  St Peter to Benedict the XVI.  

The S F M will seek Concordats and or Inter-Communions with other Catholic Rites who have apostolic succession and who respect the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the Holy Father. We do feel that we cannot afford the luxury of been selective of what we accept from the Catholic Table and therefore we do accept all of the Church Councils including Vatican II. We do also accept that the Mass should be in the language of the people so they can understand and share the prayers of the Mass.   

The S F M is fully committed to ecumenism, each member of the clergy or lay staff member will try to live according to the moral church code given down to us through Holy Scriptures and the Church Councils. It is therefore essential that a candidate admitted to Holy Orders demonstrate from the beginning a sincere and sound moral character. Also a criminal background check  (CRB) for each candidate will be necessary.

Within the S F M we believe that marriage is a sacrament to be shared between a man and a woman according to church teachings and Holy Scriptures. We do recognize the need of protection under law and therefore Civil Partnerships give to those individuals by choice a protection under this Law. 

 Priests and Deacons share with their Bishop a pastoral care of all souls under His care and as such we are not only responsible to God but to one and other and the law. We must be beyond reproach and a shining example for others to follow so that when they see the light of faith in us thus enabling them too to believe and follow Him.