“Corpi has attacked his Bishop William M. Mulvey of Corpus Christi, The Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, and the Church via his web postings post sex-drug abuse allegation time frame.”
Fr. Corapi’s communication of details regarding his situation does not constitute an “attack” on the Church. Nor is a possible difference of opinion with Bishop Mulvey an “attack”. There is no “damage to the Church” from people communicating facts about policies and procedures. Fr. Corapi is correct that the current “process” for investigating accusations is completely skewed in favor of the accuser, and he, like any other person, priest or laity, has the moral right to defend himself in the most effective way possible. Hopefully, Bishop Mulvey also agrees that this is the case. I would question the judgment of any bishop who would favor a one-sided “process” dealing with any kind of accusations.
You posted: 1) “The SOLT is further saddened by Father Corapi’s response to these allegations.”
Yes, and the SOLT also says this in the same statement: “We reiterate that Fr. Corapi had not been determined guilty of any canonical or civil crimes”
And Fr. Corapi says this: “Fr. James Flanagan, Founder and most respected member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, and Bishop Rene Gracida, the former Bishop of Corpus Christi, had a meeting on this matter. The result was that they advised me strongly to file a civil defamation suit. Why would they do this? Because they felt it was the only way I could receive a fair and just hearing. This advice was conveyed to me through Fr. Tony Anderson of the Society of Our Lady.”
You also posted: 2) “We request your prayers and the intercession of the Blessed Mother for the healing of Father Corapi and for any who have been negatively affected by Father Corapi’s decision to end his ministry as a priest and a member of the SOLT.”
Apparently prayers were requested because of this: “...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”
“Check out his website. In his world view, there is a conspiracy to get him. Which, given his time in a mental facility (which he admits) is not surprising.”
Nope, he presents the information very charitably and reasonably.
“Put no trust in princes, in mere mortals powerless to save” (Ps 146:3).
Why assume that appreciation for Fr. Corapi’s gift of preaching somehow indicates that people think he’s their savior? That’s quite a leap.