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Shia LaBeouf Confirmed Into Catholic Church, Considers Becoming a Deacon
The Hollywood Reporter ^ | JANUARY 3, 2024 | Abid Rahmam

Posted on 01/05/2024 3:14:50 PM PST by nickcarraway

The actor converted to Catholicism after filming Abel Ferrara's 'Padre Pio.'

Shia LaBeouf has been received into the Catholic Church after taking the sacrament of confirmation, and is reportedly considering becoming a deacon.

The Catholic News Agency reports that the Transformers star was confirmed Sunday by Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota. “We are thrilled to share that our dear friend Shia LaBeouf has fully entered the Church this past weekend through the sacrament of confirmation,” the Capuchin Franciscans from Western American Province said in a statement posted to Facebook.

Friends, please join me and the Capuchin friars in continued prayer for Shia LaBeouf. Shia was fully received into the Church through the sacrament of Confirmation on New Year’s Eve.

Speaking with the Catholic News Agency, LaBeouf’s confirmation sponsor Brother Alexander Rodriguez said that the actor wants to become a deacon “sometime in the future,” adding that LaBeouf was inspired to consider the diaconate while filming Abel Ferrara’s Padre Pio. In the 2020 biographical film, LaBeouf plays Padre Pio, an Italian priest who received the stigmata.

“He just spontaneously said, ‘I want to become a deacon,’ and he still feels that way,” Rodriguez said.

LaBeouf, a product of an interfaith marriage, was raised both Jewish by his mother and Christian by his father and had both a bar mitzvah and a baptism. The actor has said in previous interviews that he was drawn to Catholicism amid alcoholism and difficulties in his personal life, including a December 2020 lawsuit filed by former girlfriend FKA Twigs, who accused LaBeouf of “relentless abuse,” sexual battery, assault and emotional distress. The trial is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 14.

The actor converted to Catholicism after filming Padre Pio, and told The Hollywood Reporter that Mel Gibson had taken him under his wing and introduced him to things like Latin Mass.

“[Gibson] was cautious with me. Many years ago, I went to his house and told him to his face that his religious views and politics were a hindrance to his craft. He giggled with grace and told me to read about the Maccabees” LaBeouf told THR in an interview. “As I fell forward, he always remained supportive.”

THR has reached out to LaBeouf’s reps for comment about the actor becoming a deacon.


TOPICS: Religion; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: catholic; conversion; hwndu; labeaouf; labeouf; nevertrumper; shia; shialabeouf; transformers
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It used to be that if an unmarried man became a deacon, they couldn't get married. Has that changed?
1 posted on 01/05/2024 3:14:50 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

While i5 wish him well I believe his mental status is in question and not actually inspiring confidence in advice, whether spiritually or secularly.
I hope I’m wrong and he’s successful in his future.


2 posted on 01/05/2024 3:20:38 PM PST by RedMonqey ("A republic, if you can keep it" Benjam Franklin.)
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It used to be that if an unmarried man became a deacon, they couldn't get married. Has that changed?

Nope.
3 posted on 01/05/2024 3:25:15 PM PST by Dr. Sivana ("If you can’t say something nice . . . say the Rosary." [Red Badger])
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To: RedMonqey; Dr. Sivana; nickcarraway

I watched this video of Shia speaking with Bishop Barron yesterday after coming upon the headline about his confirmation. One of the best hours spent in recent memory.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjxKG4mR3U4


4 posted on 01/05/2024 3:27:44 PM PST by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: nickcarraway

the catholic church is currently in the mode of a dead cat bounce


5 posted on 01/05/2024 3:28:14 PM PST by BereanBrain
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To: nickcarraway

His life was melting down. Drugs I assume.


6 posted on 01/05/2024 3:29:42 PM PST by Fledermaus (It's time to get rid of the Three McStooges; Mitch, Kevin and Ronna! 1 gone, 1 almost dead. )
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

I’ll watch it later.
Hoping he does find stability.
He had a rough upbringing which is why I cut him some slack on some of his antics.


7 posted on 01/05/2024 3:32:37 PM PST by RedMonqey ("A republic, if you can keep it" Benjam Franklin.)
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To: nickcarraway

Kanye Wests chair got cold?

Christians and catholics keep getting fooled with this nonsense.


8 posted on 01/05/2024 3:34:15 PM PST by Celerity
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To: nickcarraway

I hope he came to saving faith in Christ and not just joined a church.

Churches don’t save.
Religious rituals don’t save.
Christ alone saves.


9 posted on 01/05/2024 3:35:06 PM PST by aMorePerfectUnion (I didn't come here to guide lambs, but to awaken lions 🦅 MAGADONIAN ⚔️)
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

I believe his conversion is more than just surface level or church deep. He shares his testimony here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjxKG4mR3U4


10 posted on 01/05/2024 3:43:41 PM PST by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: aMorePerfectUnion
“ Christ alone saves.”

Amen
11 posted on 01/05/2024 3:44:25 PM PST by The Louiswu (Pray for Peace in the world.)
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To: Fledermaus

I believe you’re correct.


12 posted on 01/05/2024 3:45:30 PM PST by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

Amen 🙏🏻!


13 posted on 01/05/2024 3:45:42 PM PST by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

I hope so.
And I hope it is to Christ alone for salvation.


14 posted on 01/05/2024 3:54:05 PM PST by aMorePerfectUnion (I didn't come here to guide lambs, but to awaken lions 🦅 MAGADONIAN ⚔️)
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To: Fledermaus; No name given

I think you both are missing the point. The source for his problems were being a child star. The drugs are just a symptom. The success rate for child stars is worse than for drug use.


15 posted on 01/05/2024 4:06:26 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

Being a deacon is a major commitment especially in today’s church where there a few deacons and few priest.

The work load can be enormous


16 posted on 01/05/2024 4:08:12 PM PST by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
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When did he start?

Yeah, a lot go weird. Not all. The Cameron kids are fine.


17 posted on 01/05/2024 4:15:11 PM PST by Fledermaus (It's time to get rid of the Three McStooges; Mitch, Kevin and Ronna! 1 gone, 1 almost dead. )
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To: RedMonqey

Why do you think his mental status is in question?


18 posted on 01/05/2024 4:31:23 PM PST by Nifster ( I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: Celerity

Luke 15:10. We can only hope he’s sincere.


19 posted on 01/05/2024 4:45:43 PM PST by JZelle
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To: JZelle

I’m generally a cynical person, but I think Shia is very sincere on this.


20 posted on 01/05/2024 5:04:57 PM PST by irishjuggler
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