Were the consecrations of four bishops at Econe chosen by and consecrated by Marcel Lefebvre in direct violation of papal orders Canonically lawful or licit (as opposed to valid) consecrations?
Was Marcel Lefebvre excommunicated?
Did Marcel die excommunicated?
Were those adhering to SSPX adjudged by JP II to be in schism?
Four simple questions to clear any doubt: yes or no will suffice. Rationalizations are quite unnecessary.