Update on Fr. John Corapi

[CJtheCatholic]

Hello all! First off I want to say that I have been gone for a long time from the Christian Forums. It has been a turbulent year of struggling with my personal faith and I have also been busy and not had the time to post here on the forums in a while. I also am no longer Roman Catholic and am in the process to be chrismated in the Orthodox Church.
That being said, though no longer Roman Catholic I have much respect and an affinity for many many Catholic religious teachers including Fr. Robert Barron and Fr. John Corapi. As all may know, Fr. Corapi was suspended from ministry a few months back after certain 'accusations' from a former employee of his.
Sadly, just today Fr. Corapi announced that he is no longer in the active service of the Catholic Church. He has a new website, TheBlackSheepDog.us, and he said he is removing himself from his priestly ministry due in part to his bishop being unwilling to allow him to continue his ministry. He now refers to himself simply as John Corapi, no longer 'father'. I can say personally that this is a very sad day for Corapi and all of us. Let's all continue to support him in his future endeavors!
God bless and its good to come back. Just wish it was under better circumstances!

 

[isshinwhat]

I agree. He has my prayers, and my support.

 

[epiclesis]

So freakin sad.

 

[Michie]

Hello all! First off I want to say that I have been gone for a long time from the Christian Forums. It has been a turbulent year of struggling with my personal faith and I have also been busy and not had the time to post here on the forums in a while. I also am no longer Roman Catholic and am in the process to be chrismated in the Orthodox Church.
That being said, though no longer Roman Catholic I have much respect and an affinity for many many Catholic religious teachers including Fr. Robert Barron and Fr. John Corapi. As all may know, Fr. Corapi was suspended from ministry a few months back after certain 'accusations' from a former employee of his.
Sadly, just today Fr. Corapi announced that he is no longer in the active service of the Catholic Church. He has a new website, TheBlackSheepDog.us, and he said he is removing himself from his priestly ministry due in part to his bishop being unwilling to allow him to continue his ministry. He now refers to himself simply as John Corapi, no longer 'father'. I can say personally that this is a very sad day for Corapi and all of us. Let's all continue to support him in his future endeavors!
God bless and its good to come back. Just wish it was under better circumstances!

Wow!

I posted something the other day about an announcement being imminent but I was hoping it would be good news.

 

[Michie]

Well the bloggers are buzzing.

Corapi drops a bombshell: "I'm quitting the priesthood"...

John Corapi says he'll be the "black sheepdog" to the "entire world". Really, now...

Corapi sets world record...

 

[CruciFixed]

I don't know. He needs prayers but he just sounds like a ninny now.

 

[eastcoast_bsc]

I will be attacked for this, but Corapi is arrogant and thinks he is above the law. He wants his parishioners to be obedient to the magisterium, but when it comes to him no.

I say, don't let the door hit you in the backside. I knew it from jump street and I let my intuition be known on this forum. Corapi was a sketchy guy and I think he was in the ministry for all the wrong reason.

 

[Michie]

If what he says about the Church is true about a priest thats been accused...well that needs to be overhauled completely.

I'm wondering if his Bishop will say anything.

 

[CruciFixed]

I will be attacked for this, but Corapi is arrogant and thinks he is above the law. He wants his parishioners to be obedient to the magisterium, but when it comes to him no.

I say, don't let the door hit you in the backside. I knew it from jump street and I let my intuition be known on this forum. Corapi was a sketchy guy and I think he was in the ministry for all the wrong reason.

No attack coming from me but I won't be surprised by it when it happens and I have a few people in mind who will jump you as soon as they sign on. I've written their names on my envelope and will be putting check marks next to them as they show up.

"I quit because I can't have my way"

Big baby and yes he's very arrogant. Sure wish Bene was here to see this.

 

[eastcoast_bsc]

If what he says about the Church is true about a priest thats been accused...well that needs to be overhauled completely.

I'm wondering if his Bishop will say anything.

Just be careful Michie. You know I call the church on the carpet, But Corapi is all about Corapi. Yes the church needs to repent, but Corapi is not the vehicle.

 

[eastcoast_bsc]

No attack coming from me but I won't be surprised by it when it happens and I have a few people in mind who will jump you as soon as they sign on. I've written their names on my envelope and will be putting check marks next to them as they show up.

"I quit because I can't have my way"

Big baby and yes he's very arrogant. Sure wish Bene was here to see this.

Me an Bene conversed on this. We were attacked pretty vociferously. But we were correct in reading his character.

 

[CruciFixed]

Just be careful Michie. You know I call the church on the carpet, But Corapi is all about Corapi. Yes the church needs to repent, but Corapi is not the vehicle.

Well you know sense he tends to preach the truth on a lot of issues then he's just being attacked and persecuted. That's how he'll spin it in his favor.

 

[Romans 13:3]

He eludes to what I said in a thread when this all started. It does not sound like they have investigators investigating

 

[Michie]

Just be careful Michie. You know I call the church on the carpet, But Corapi is all about Corapi. Yes the church needs to repent, but Corapi is not the vehicle.

I'm just saddened by the whole situation. Corapi being Corapi does not affect me faithwise at all. I just find it all very sad. I don't know the story so I'm trying to remain neutral.

He has done a lot of good when he was a priest. There is no denying that. I'm just wondering what his plan is now exactly.... will he still preach Catholicism or is he going to go all political on us with a dash of religion thrown in?

 

[CruciFixed]

Me an Bene conversed on this. We were attacked pretty vociferously. But we were correct in reading his character.

I saw that too, and I remember those who didn't like it to the point of flaming y'all and falsely accusing. Those and some others are on my list next to my computer as I watch.


I was neutral on it.

Now I see not only did he appear as a rock star he actually seen himself as one too.

Many prayers for him.

 

[Michie]

He eludes to what I said in a thread when this all started. It does not sound like they have investigators investigating

I remember that.

 

[Tigg]

8-O Shock!! Father Corapi not to be a Father!!!!! The Black Sheep Dog?!!

What is his status? Still a Catholic? Is he leaving on his own or being released from the priesthood? Good grief and knock me over with a feather!
My fav on EWTN, now no more. Geeze.... :*( Sad day...

 

[Michie]

8-O Shock!! Father Corapi not to be a Father!!!!! The Black Sheep Dog?!!

What is his status? Still a Catholic? Is he leaving on his own or being released from the priesthood? Good grief and knock me over with a feather!
My fav on EWTN, now no more. Geeze.... :*( Sad day...

Yeah... I have the same questions & more.

 

[Tigg]

I will be attacked for this, but Corapi is arrogant and thinks he is above the law. He wants his parishioners to be obedient to the magisterium, but when it comes to him no.

I say, don't let the door hit you in the backside. I knew it from jump street and I let my intuition be known on this forum. Corapi was a sketchy guy and I think he was in the ministry for all the wrong reason.

No attack from me. All are entitled to speak their piece without attack to personal suff. Glad you post if I agree with ya or not.

 

[epiclesis]

I actually think he sounds more depressed in his announcement than "arrogant" or anything like it.

I'm surprised he wasn't in for putting up a huge fight, really.