The group was once associated with the Society of St. Pius X but its evolved under the new leadership of Alain Escada and the "chaplaincy" is now provided by Capuchin Friars of Morgon.
The group was once associated with the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX or FSSPX) founded by Bishop Marcel Lefebvre in 1970. Civitas evolved under the new leadership of Alain Escada and the "chaplaincy" is now provided by Capuchin Friars of Morgon.