We have learnt from trustworthy sources that some preachers in our times (we record this with sorrow)...are preaching many and various...

On those who were unlawfully consecrated bishops, and their lack of jurisdiction and authority.

On the unlawful consecration and election of a bishop, and the subsequent penalties for him and his followers

On the unity of the church and the authority of the pope and bishops

On a society of priests who promoted piety but devolved into an independent ministry and separated themselves from the lawful authorities

On "the spirit of insubordination and independence displayed among the clergy"