Knowing that Archbishop Burke was generous in providing a means for people to attend the Traditional Latin Mass according to the Missal of 1962, several people contacted him and expressed their desire for him to provide some means by which another Tridentine Mass might be established in the St Charles or West County area.
In early April 2004, the Prior of the Canons, Fr. Oppenheimer, petitioned Archbishop Burke, the juridical founder of the Canons, to transfer to St. Louis. There were several reasons, as I understand it. The primary reason seemed to be a general lack of interest by the faithful of La Crosse for the work in which the Canons are devoted.
As it turned out, there was a request by the faithful here which could be met by the Canons. The rest is history. Archbishop Burke approved the transfer request and the Canons are in the process of more fully establishing their community here. I understand that it is another community which will strive to help increase priestly vocations, as well. I have attended Mass with the Canons when I am able. Hopefully, I will be able to do so more regularly in the future.
Fr. Oppenheimer explained some of this during a visit last year when a special Mass was celebrated. I hope this answers your question to some degree.
Thank you for the information. Yes, it helps. But, what are the differences between them and the Institute of Christ the King. Do they have a different mission/purpose?