A few minutes ago, SOLT released an official statement on Father Corapi.
Official SOLT Statement Regarding Fr John Corapi
As the Regional Priest Servant of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), I issue the following statement on behalf of the Society.
On 16 March 2011, the Bishop of Corpus Christi, Texas, and the SOLT received a complaint against Fr. John Corapi, SOLT. As is normal procedure and due to the gravity of the accusation alleging conduct not in concert with the priestly state or his promises as a member of an society of apostolic of diocesan right, Fr. Corapi was suspended from active ministry (put on administrative leave) until such a time that the complaint could be fully investigated and due process given to Fr. Corapi. In the midst of the investigation, the SOLT received a letter from Fr. Corapi, dated June 3, 2011, indicating that, because of the physical, emotional and spiritual distress he has endured over the past few years, he could no longer continue to function as a priest or a member of the SOLT. Although the investigation was in progress, the SOLT had not arrived at any conclusion as to the credibility of the allegations under investigation.
At the onset, the Bishop of Corpus Christi advised the SOLT to not only proceed with the policies outlined in their own constitution, but also with the proper canonical procedures to determine the credibility of the allegations against Fr. Corapi. We reiterate that Fr. Corapi had not been determined guilty of any canonical or civil crimes. If the allegations had been found to be credible, the proper canonical due process would have been offered to Fr. Corapi, including his right to defense, to know his accuser and the complaint lodged, and a fair canonical trial with the right of recourse to the Holy See. On June 17, 2011, Fr. John Corapi issued a public statement indicating that he has chosen to cease functioning as a priest and a member of the SOLT.
The SOLT is deeply saddened that Fr. Corapi is suffering distress. The SOLT is further saddened by Fr. Corapi’s response to these allegations. The SOLT will do all within its power to assist Fr. Corapi if he desires to seek a dispensation from his rights and obligations as a priest and as a professed member of the SOLT. We request your prayers and the intercession of the Blessed Mother for the healing of Fr. Corapi and for any who have been negatively affected by Fr. Corapi’s decision to end his ministry as a priest and a member of the SOLT.
Fr Gerrard Sheehan, SOLT
Regional Priest Servant
There is additional background given by Fr. Sheehan in a National Catholic Register article by Joan Frawley Desmond which was circulated yesterday.
Also, on Kresta in the Afternoon, Al interviewed Joan Frawley Desmond to try to shed more light on the case based one what was given to the Register by Fr. Sheehan. The archived audio should be up later today, just go to the June 2011 archives, and look for June 20th. He spoke briefly about it in the opening, then interviewed Joan at the top of the 5:00 hour.
The published schedule that Kresta had which was to have more on the Father Corapi case, did not play out as expected. In an email just sent out, he writes:
Dear Friends and Listeners,You may be tuning in right n
ow to Kresta in the Afternoon expecting to hear coverage of Fr. Corapi's bombshell announcement that he is resigning from active public priestly ministry as we informed you earlier this afternoon.
For reasons beyond our control we were unable to fulfill our program schedule as planned. We expect to return to this topic in the near future.
My written commentary on the subject will be forthcoming.
Al
I would imagine that commentary will come forth on the Kresta in the Afternoon blog.
Father Corapi always asked followers to pray for him, and so we must. But, let's also include followers who are also suffering by this turn of events, as well as for all of those involved in the case - the accuser, and the witnesses.
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3 comments:
I'm sure other priests who have left Holy Orders are jealous of Corapi. He's going soooo much attention right now.
http://theblacksheepdog.wordpress.com/2011/06/21/28/
He is at it again, although this time I think we might be nearing a "turning point"
In short, as further evidence of his "innocence", he is threatening to release phone calls of the woman intoxicated as a way of shredding her character.
By about a 20 to 1 ratio, the people commenting on his blog are begging him not to, and wondering if he's gone mad.
Hopefully he doesn't make his own choice to do this. Yet one way or another, this seems to be opening a lot of eyes.
When a thing like this happens, all priests take it on the chin. The forces of hell are unquestionably on the march.
Our Lady of Akita predicted the sufferings of priests that are now taking place. She said to pray the Rosary for the Pope, the priests and the bishops. An Irresistable Novena (54 days of Rosaries) seems to be in order right now.
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