Update on Fr. John Corapi

[Colin]

He has made an update

Unleashed! « The Black SheepDog

I hope this thing isn't going to continue indefinitely .

There has been much speculation on this thread , much guessing , and some what I can only charitably call gossip .

I don't know John Corapi or his bishops , and would not assume to make any judgement on any of them .

May I suggest that if this thread is to continue , the posts will be based on facts , empty of innuendos and of content that is of a doubtful nature .

 

[MikeK]

I just finsihed listening to his new statement. What an unpleasant person. I have no idea whether he's guilty of anythiong or not, but his whole "if they think I'm on coke, let them bet they're money or their car and then I'll prove them wrong" shtick is just silly.

 

[servant of Merciful Love]

I hope this thing isn't going to continue indefinitely .

There has been much speculation on this thread , much guessing , and some what I can only charitably call gossip .

I don't know John Corapi or his bishops , and would not assume to make any judgement on any of them .

May I suggest that if this thread is to continue , the posts will be based on facts , empty of innuendos and of content that is of a doubtful nature .

I agree!

People can take or leave what he says....interpret it wrongly or rightly; judge or support.

I am deeply saddened to see this all transpire for him, and the Church.

He has my prayers; Lord, have mercy

 

[JoabAnias]

And his announcement syncs with, according to him the imminent release of his autobiography. It just all looks bad for him, refusing to rejoin his community but decide to remain on his ranch in Montana, leaving the priesthood and making the announcement of his new business and similarly named autobiography (which is going to be immanent) kind of shows that although he has been undergoing this investigation for three months...you don't just pull a book out of thin air as well as a new company. So the announcement has been planned for some time.

It just strikes me as an odd and ill chosen series of moves. Prayers for all involved, it is all just odd.

All SOLT priests write books and sell them at the talks they give.

SOLT has a purpose and its not to be pastoral. Its a preaching order, like that of the Fathers of Mercy.

 

[thereselittleflower]

Actually I meant to back up to the beginning to see where it all began and who started it. It wasn't Fr. Corapi as far as we know so thats an assumption.

Those are the facts that are being assumed as something else. Always have by some people it seems as he was assumed guilty from the start.

John Corpai made a pulbic statement. It is from his public statement that I drew the quotes from:
http://theblacksheepdog.us/

The quotes are as factual as you can get. That is wht he has said against the Bishops and the Church publically.

Again:

Facts are not assumptions. His own words are there for everyone to see. He calumized *or detracted* the Bishops accusing them of mal intent among other things.

"There are certain persons in authority in the Church that want me gone, and I shall be gone."

"the bishops have the power, apparently, to operate anyway they see fit. "

"they can’t prove I’m innocent because that is simply illogical and impossible. All civilized societies know that. Certain leaders in the Catholic Church apparently do not."

"They choose to selectively ignore or violate both Canon Law and Civil Law, as they deem appropriate and or expeditious. "

"Now, based on a totally unsubstantiated, undocumented allegation from a demonstrably troubled person I was thrown out like yesterday’s garbage. "



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And since he no longer desires to be called "Father" I guess we should start calling him John.

John Corapi (once called “father,” now “The Black Sheep Dog&#8221
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You do know calumny is a lie right? I see no lies there in his quote. Its all true enough.

Was an oversight. I should have added "or detracted" (which I did so above)and no I do not know it is truth. I see his decisions are compromised by what he stands to loose .. . a lot of money. I will make no judgement as to whether his statments are true or not.

I'll wait until the SOLT accept his resignation.

It matters not whether they accept it. He can act resigned which forces them to formalize it.

 

[thereselittleflower]

For me the fact that speaks the loudest is that he now starts his own ministry and is leaving the priesthood in order to do it calling himself "black sheep dog" and acting like his vocation was basically a means to celebrity that can be cast aside.

I have reserved opinion on this but this action makes me think he is more concerned with celebrity and has some pride issues.

This makes none of his previous message that was from the Truth of Christ wrong. But it does show the dangers of thinking that people are here for you when they are responding to the message of Christ. He could make a rock preach gold, there should be no pride in ourselves for the gift of spreading His word. And this action by John Corapi makes me worry seriously about the man's pride. Reading his statement was like reading a manifesto.

Jesus said that God would make the stones cry out Hosana if people were prevented from doing so.

I do completely agree . . .that along with the money he stands to loose from his works and speaking engagements, and his grandiose claims. . .

I sincerely hope there is something psychological going on, for if there is not, this becomes even more disturbing.

 

[Davidnic]

All SOLT priests write books and sell them at the talks they give.

SOLT has a purpose and its not to be pastoral. Its a preaching order, like that of the Fathers of Mercy.

But an autobiography named the same as your new endeavor that coincidentally comes out soon after his announcement that he is petitioning for a release from the clerical state according to his superiors; who asked him to return to live in community and he said no.

Just strikes me as a series of ill planned moves at best.

None of this means his message was not good, but I pray for the man because this is all just odd.

 

[thereselittleflower]

Its evident to me that you don't understand how justice works. You missed my point entirely.

Oh I understand how justice works. . . that 's not the issue Joab. . you're missing my point entirely.


If we follow Christ, if we deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Him daily, we are NOT to seek justice for ourselves . . . . this is the path of saints TO WHICH WE ARE ALL CALLED.


Yet, John Corapi, while preaching and teaching in his capacity as priest, taught for people to b preparead to go through the crucible and be made saints.

When his opportunity to do so came, as Jesus taught, to go through the crucible, and to allow it to mold him into a saint, he rebels against the Church and leaves his priestly duties behind.


We are called to work for the justice of others, but never for ourselves.

 

[Tigg]

And his announcement syncs with, according to him the imminent release of his autobiography. It just all looks bad for him, refusing to rejoin his community but decide to remain on his ranch in Montana, leaving the priesthood and making the announcement of his new business and similarly named autobiography (which is going to be immanent) kind of shows that although he has been undergoing this investigation for three months...you don't just pull a book out of thin air as well as a new company. So the announcement has been planned for some time.

It just strikes me as an odd and ill chosen series of moves. Prayers for all involved, it is all just odd.

Thank you for your post and I agree.

I was much shocked at what he wants money wise for his cd's and such. At any rate, the man has plenty of money and property. He wishes to leave, uh - he already has left, mumm. He is currently bringing a civil suit against the woman apparently (from what I read on the net) He has broken with his religious life. I only hope people have the sense to know they are Catholic and not follow anyone out away from her. Mr Corapi often said he ws not going to hell for anybody. Me neither. I will stay with Mother Church. Where Jesus is in the Eucharist. It is a shame that Mr Corapi chooses to walk away.

I think it is just so shocking and most never saw it coming that has all of us wondering and conjuring. May God be with us all.

 

[JoabAnias]

John Corapi made a public statement. It is from his public statement that I drew the quotes from:
http://theblacksheepdog.us/

The quotes are as factual as you can get. That is what he has said against the Bishops and the Church publicly.

Yea I know where they came from and read and listened to them too. I think they are probably correct. The accused should not be left defenseless. Even a criminal caught red handed has the right to a public defense.

Was an oversight. I should have added "or detracted" (which I did so above)and no I do not know it is truth. I see his decisions are compromised by what he stands to loose .. . a lot of money. I will make no judgment as to whether his statements are true or not.

I tend to agree. I know he says he isn't bitter but I think the wound shows. I believe he would be better off remaining silent about the Bishop even if he thinks the Bishop is wrong. I can understand it for what it is though. I feel sorry for all involved. If it were the other way around, the Church would be accused of throwing the accuser under the bus. At least this way justice can be done in a court of law because Fr. Corapi is savy of the ways of the world and the truth can be known. The sad part is, even if exonerated of the accusations, the gossip hounds will not care. The scandal has done its damage.

It matters not whether they accept it. He can act resigned which forces them to formalize it.

Unless he is laicized, he will always be a Fr. in my eyes. He never was in ministry anyway. Still a Fr.

 

[thereselittleflower]

Again thank you Michie. I would not know much without you posting.

May God bless Father Gerard Sheehan.

"However, Father Gerard Sheehan, regional priest-servant of SOLT and Father Corapi’s religious superior in the U.S., confirmed June 19 that the order’s investigation faced complications created by a civil suit filed by Father Corapi against the former employee who had accused him of sexual misconduct"

Mr. Corapi may do whatever he chooses. I pray that those who like him do not run away from the Church. Your article linked explains much.

And there we go. . it was John Corapi himself who complicated it . . this clarifies his words here:

My canon lawyer and my civil lawyers have concluded that I cannot receive a fair and just hearing under the Church’s present process. The Church will conclude that I am not cooperating with the process because I refuse to give up all of my civil and human rights in order to hold harmless anyone who chooses to say defamatory and actionable things against me with no downside to them.

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He wants his accuser to experience the downside of her actions . . . .that is not forgiveness despite his claim to have forgiven her. That is revenge.

Revenge is a bitter thing John Corapi .. . .


Vengence is Mine saith the Lord.

 

[thereselittleflower]

He does not appear to be seeking laicization.

Bishop Gracida wrote:



Perhaps he feels this is the best way to go about restoring those things that are currently keeping him from exercising his priesthood? Is he trying his best to remove through civil courts the obstacle that is keeping the Canonical Process from moving forward or even requiring it? No one knows, and few are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. The Bishop who established SOLT as a Society of Apostolic Life, the bishop emeritus of Corpus Christi, seems to be... I am not saying judge him as innocent, I am not saying judge him as guilty, I am saying reserve judgment.

I think if that were true he would not have preempted the Church in announcing his resignation and telling us to no longer call him a priest, but merely John Corapi.

 

[thereselittleflower]

And his announcement syncs with, according to him the imminent release of his autobiography. It just all looks bad for him, refusing to rejoin his community but decide to remain on his ranch in Montana, leaving the priesthood and making the announcement of his new business and similarly named autobiography (which is going to be immanent) kind of shows that although he has been undergoing this investigation for three months...you don't just pull a book out of thin air as well as a new company. So the announcement has been planned for some time.

It just strikes me as an odd and ill chosen series of moves. Prayers for all involved, it is all just odd.

I no longer think this is odd. . it is going to drive book sales through the roof.

Follow the money.

 

[thereselittleflower]

I just finsihed listening to his new statement. What an unpleasant person. I have no idea whether he's guilty of anythiong or not, but his whole "if they think I'm on coke, let them bet they're money or their car and then I'll prove them wrong" shtick is just silly.

Why does all this revolve around money and possessions instead of humility?

 

[JoabAnias]

But an autobiography named the same as your new endeavor that coincidentally comes out soon after his announcement that he is petitioning for a release from the clerical state according to his superiors; who asked him to return to live in community and he said no.

Just strikes me as a series of ill planned moves at best.

None of this means his message was not good, but I pray for the man because this is all just odd.

Where did you read he was asked to live in community and refused? I must have missed that. I pray for him and the Church as well. So that something gives where both the accused and accuser can get an equally fair shake. As odd as all that looks, like you say, the attempt to suppress him looks equally odd. I have always suspected there is more to the reasons behind that, that people aren't realizing. He became a loose canon before this accusation, whether its true or false. I saw him at the Cintas center, I think one of the very last conferences and during the day heard all about the whistle-blowing, the new Harley, the death threats and .45 apc concealed weapons permit and the personal trainer 6 days a week. Not to mention the died beard and eyebrows seemed completely vain to me. I didn't place any expectations on him beyond the message conveyed. I do believe he was caught up in his lifestyle and don't blame the Church for heading that off, for his own good and the good of the Church. I still want to see justice done though and don't care one bit if thats done in a civil court.

 

[thereselittleflower]

Where did you read he was asked to live in community and refused? I must have missed that. I pray for him and the Church as well. So that something gives where both the accused and accuser can get an equally fair shake. As odd as all that looks, like you say, the attempt to suppress him looks equally odd. I have always suspected there is more to the reasons behind that, that people aren't realizing. He became a loose canon before this accusation, whether its true or false. I saw him at the Cintas center, I think one of the very last conferences and during the day heard all about the whistle-blowing, the new Harley, the death threats and .45 apc concealed weapons permit and the personal trainer 6 days a week. Not to mention the died beard and eyebrows seemed completely vain to me. I didn't place any expectations on him beyond the message conveyed. I do believe he was caught up in his lifestyle and don't blame the Church for heading that off, for his own good and the good of the Church. I still want to see justice done though and don't care one bit if thats done in a civil court.

Joab, do you realize by his filing a civil suit against this person, his action has surpressed witnesses in the Church's ecclesial investigation, the witnesses to his ecclesial action are now hog tied by the secular court process? They cannot say anything to the Church on his behalf or against him BECAUSE HE initiated this civil suit. . . they are under gag orders now - that was brought up earlier in the thread.

People are now under gag order and CANNOT testitfy in the ecclesial process. . . So he, and HE ALONE, has caused the situation within the Church that puts the Church's process on indefinite hold.


This is HIS doing. . not the Church's


I am finding his announcement to be one of obfuscation . . partial truths. . attempting to make it look like a failure of the Church system has led him to this point, when it is his own actions that have tied the Church's hands!


I pray that the Church is not being manipulated for personal gain . . . . but my fears are growing.

 

[Davidnic]

Where did you read he was asked to live in community and refused? I must have missed that. I pray for him and the Church as well. So that something gives where both the accused and accuser can get an equally fair shake. As odd as all that looks, like you say, the attempt to suppress him looks equally odd. I have always suspected there is more to the reasons behind that, that people aren't realizing. He became a loose canon before this accusation, whether its true or false. I saw him at the Cintas center, I think one of the very last conferences and during the day heard all about the whistle-blowing, the new Harley, the death threats and .45 apc concealed weapons permit and the personal trainer 6 days a week. Not to mention the died beard and eyebrows seemed completely vain to me. I didn't place any expectations on him beyond the message conveyed. I do believe he was caught up in his lifestyle and don't blame the Church for heading that off, for his own good and the good of the Church. I still want to see justice done though and don't care one bit if thats done in a civil court.

The head of his order in response to his announcement said in the NCR article:

The investigation was halted after Father Corapi “sent us a letter resigning from active ministry and religious life. I have written him a letter asking him to confirm that decision. If so, we will help him with this process of leaving religious life,” said Father Sheehan.



He expressed disappointment that Father Corapi chose not to remain in SOLT and to refuse the order’s invitation for him to live in community, leaving his Montana home. Father Sheehan said he had tried to arrange a meeting with Father Corapi before any final decision was announced, but had not heard back from him. Father Sheehan said that SOLT would issue a statement shortly.


“We wanted him to come back to the community, and that would have meant leaving everything he has. It would have been a drastic change for him,” Father Sheehan said. “We will continue to move pastorally and charitably, taking steps to protect his good name.”

Read more: Father Corapi’s Bombshell | Daily News | NCRegister.com
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I worry about him actually. He has said some stuff about Bishops and now this "black sheep dog" thing.

these celebrity priests should reflect on the model of Fulton Sheen
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[thereselittleflower]

The head of his order in response to his announcement said in the NCR article:

The investigation was halted after Father Corapi “sent us a letter resigning from active ministry and religious life. I have written him a letter asking him to confirm that decision. If so, we will help him with this process of leaving religious life,” said Father Sheehan.



He expressed disappointment that Father Corapi chose not to remain in SOLT and to refuse the order’s invitation for him to live in community, leaving his Montana home. Father Sheehan said he had tried to arrange a meeting with Father Corapi before any final decision was announced, but had not heard back from him. Father Sheehan said that SOLT would issue a statement shortly.


“We wanted him to come back to the community, and that would have meant leaving everything he has. It would have been a drastic change for him,” Father Sheehan said. “We will continue to move pastorally and charitably, taking steps to protect his good name.”

Read more: Father Corapi’s Bombshell | Daily News | NCRegister.com
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I worry about him actually. He has said some stuff about Bishops and now this "black sheep dog" thing. ​

these celebrity priests should reflect on the model of Fulton Sheen​

"“We wanted him to come back to the community, and that would have meant leaving everything he has. It would have been a drastic change for him,” Father Sheehan said. “We will continue to move pastorally and charitably, taking steps to protect his good name.”"

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So to be part of this community means one cannot have such possessions. . . and he has chosen his possessions over his community . . . too many things here to be simply coincidence. . . . have we all been played?

 

[JoabAnias]

The head of his order in response to his announcement said in the NCR article:

The investigation was halted after Father Corapi “sent us a letter resigning from active ministry and religious life. I have written him a letter asking him to confirm that decision. If so, we will help him with this process of leaving religious life,” said Father Sheehan.



He expressed disappointment that Father Corapi chose not to remain in SOLT and to refuse the order’s invitation for him to live in community, leaving his Montana home. Father Sheehan said he had tried to arrange a meeting with Father Corapi before any final decision was announced, but had not heard back from him. Father Sheehan said that SOLT would issue a statement shortly.


“We wanted him to come back to the community, and that would have meant leaving everything he has. It would have been a drastic change for him,” Father Sheehan said. “We will continue to move pastorally and charitably, taking steps to protect his good name.”

Read more: Father Corapi’s Bombshell | Daily News | NCRegister.com

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I worry about him actually. He has said some stuff about Bishops and now this "black sheep dog" thing.

these celebrity priests should reflect on the model of Fulton Sheen​

I was most concerned with the stopping of the investigation when I first read that and think I must have only skimmed that second paragraph. Yup, thats a shame. It really does look like he is wiser in things of the world than in the ways of the Lord. I kind of figured that out a long time ago over the vanity and money anyway. Even before this Eyetenour scandal.

I still thought the theology he preached was sound, but there was a shadow hanging over the truth. The sad thing is, people could tear to shreds even a Bishop Sheen if they wanted to. I've seen that attempted too.

 

[Davidnic]

His preaching and theology was sound. Nothing takes away from a message that is true. But when you speak truth, often people listen then they come to you and the temptation for pride is great. Fulton Sheen always guarded against it.

It seems here perhaps the enemy tempted with money and power and to outward appearances by his own actions it seems as though he stumbled and continues to persist in pride.

May the Lord guide him.

But his message, when in line with God's truth, is not his message but God's and the truth of it remains. Those who speak truth often get the temptation of power from the world others who speak it are attacked.