Murdered Catholic Priest Knew Too Much?

Catholic Online ^ | March 3, 2004 | Matt Abbott

[NYer]

The Rev. Alfred J. Kunz was a priest known and consulted by many in the Catholic Church. He was a canon lawyer, meaning he had thorough expertise in the laws of the Church -the Code of Canon Law, as it is known. He also was a staunch defender of orthodoxy, not much liked by Catholic liberals (at least, those who actually knew of him), and a thorn in the side to those who desire to see authentic Christianity wiped off the face of the earth.

In March of 1998, Fr. Kunz was found murdered. Brutally murdered. And his murder remains unsolved. For a little background of the case, I give you the following text, provided by Detective Kevin Hughes of the Dane County Sheriff's Office:

"On March 4, 1998, at 7:00 a.m., the body of Fr. Alfred J. Kunz, DOB 4/15/30, was found in the hallway of St. Michael School. The school is in the Village of Dane, population approximately 600, located in rural Dane County 5 miles northwest of Madison, Wis., the state capital.

"Fr. Kunz was the victim of a homicide. His throat was cut with an edged weapon severing the carotid artery. He died as a result of blood loss. The body was discovered by a teacher arriving at the school and was found lying in the hallway near the door to the father's living quarters in the school. All the doors to the school were locked and there was no sign of forced entry.

"Fr. Kunz was a traditional Roman Catholic priest, who had served at St. Michael Church for 32 years. He had strong traditional orthodox Roman Catholic views that were evidenced by the fact that he conducted Latin Masses as well as English Masses. He was an expert in canon law, the law of the Church, and as such many people nationwide consulted with him.

"On the night prior to the homicide, Fr. Kunz participated in the taping of a religious radio talk program, which was to be aired at a later date. After the taping, at 10:00 p.m., he was dropped off at St. Michael Church/school by another priest. Subsequent to that, at about 10:30 p.m., he had a phone conversation with another priest.

"Investigators believe the killer is someone that Fr. Kunz knew and is familiar with the village and St. Michael's. Fr. Kunz was probably not fearful of the killer. The attack was cowardly, unprovoked, and unexpected. The particular motive is unknown but may be related to jealousy, revenge, betrayal, or any other issue which was personal to the killer...."

There are, of course, at least a few theories about who, or what, might have been behind Kunz's murder. The prominent theory is that Kunz was killed because he "knew too much." About what? About the sexual misconduct of some men of the cloth. Men who were able to cover up their misdeeds for years, even decades. Men who formed the underbelly of the American church.

A significant aspect of that underbelly is the homosexual network, a network that has existed for a long time but is seldom if ever discussed in politically correct circles. Actively homosexual priests who seek to destroy the Church from within. This is the homosexual network. "Never underestimate the power of this network," Kunz reportedly once told a close associate.

Kunz was an advisor to the Illinois-based Roman Catholic Faithful (RCF), headed by lay Catholic activist Stephen Brady. RCF investigated the misdeeds of the now-former bishop of Springfield, Ill., Daniel Ryan. (For more information about RCF's work, visit www.rcf.org.)

The police are, understandably, very tight-lipped about the status of their investigation into the Kunz homicide. But, to my knowledge, the investigation continues. In fact, press reports have stated that the police have interviewed over 2,000 people during the course of their ongoing investigation.

So if and when the case is finally solved, we'll know for sure. We'll know the full story. But, until then, all we have is speculation. Educated speculation, that is. And, I would submit, a little educated speculation - coupled with a lot of prayer - can go a long way.

[NYer]

Father Alfred Kunz

Roman Catholic Faithful

[NYer]

Interesting that Fr. Minkler from the Diocese of Albany was also an 'advisor' to RCF. Like Fr. Kunz, there is much mystery surrounding his death last month.

[GirlShortstop]

A significant aspect of that underbelly is the homosexual network, a network that has existed for a long time but is seldom if ever discussed in politically correct circles. Actively homosexual priests who seek to destroy the Church from within. This is the homosexual network. "Never underestimate the power of this network," Kunz reportedly once told a close associate.

Speaking of which... NYer, any autopsy information on Fr. Minkler?  I have some catching up to do.
FReegards.

[Desdemona]

I wonder how much investigating is going on VERY quietly and how much information is being accumulated. Anybody who's name is made public ends up dead.

Is this network so sure of themselves and stupid to think that no one would notice priests turning up dead who just happened to be canon lawyers, orthodox and advisors to RCF?

[HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity]

Interesting story.

It occurs to me that there is a larger dimension to the homosexual molestation scandals in the church. Many of the stories in the media focus on the behavior of the priests and the cover-ups by the bishops. The laity may also bear some burden. You have to wonder why people keep giving money to corrupt Catholic institutions. Why do they keep supporting some of these priests and bishops? Particularly when they know they are promoting a warped, liberal, watered-down version of Catholicism.

It's ironic that many of the same bishops who won't do anything about grotesque pro-abortion Catholic politicians are also the ones who do little about the homosexual abuse problems. These are the same bishops who have allowed Catholic colleges, universities, and high schools to be de-Catholicized and secularized. We're now finding that many of the most liberal bishops and priests involved in this (with liberal dissent) are also homosexuals. What does that tell you?

People have been asking what the Archdiocese of Boston plans to do with its homosexual rapist priests. What is the Archdiocese (and the Archbishop)going to do about John Kerry and his culture-of-death agenda for America and the world? What is Cardinal McCarrick doing about the use of stem cells from abortions at Georgetown University? What are all of them doing about The Vagina Monologues being forced down people's throats on Catholic campuses? Why is any of this disgusting crap happening in our church?

[undirish01]

Y'know,

I asked about this priest and HIS connection to RCF at the heght of the hoopla following Fr. MInkler's death. Nobody responded.

Thank you Nyer!

Note to priests working with Stephen Brady: Beware of the Lavender Mafia.

[HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity]

Anyone know anything about this taped radio program Fr. Kunz was a guest for before he was murdered?

[Desdemona]

You have to wonder why people keep giving money to corrupt Catholic institutions. Why do they keep supporting some of these priests and bishops? Particularly when they know they are promoting a warped, liberal, watered-down version of Catholicism.

Because a good portion of the laity doesn't know that the teaching is watered down or that so many of the institutions are corrupt. We were brought up to believe the honesty and intergrity of the church and to trust the bishops that they lead us correctly.

Face it, there's a reason Jesus called His people His sheep. That doesn't make the people any less good or sincere, just in need of teacjing and leadership.

[undirish01]

No. I have not heard of this. Interesting. Way up there in Wisconsin?

[ultima ratio]

Fr. Andrew Greeley has claimed in one of his books that he knows something about this murder. He has linked it to a homosexual network of bishops and priests that radiates out of Chicago.

[Siobhan]

Bump for your spot on questions, my friend.

[johnb2004]

Right you are! Few can understand the connection between homosexual abuse and dissent in general. The homosexual abuse is but one symptom of a greater crisis facing the Church.

This is a letter to the editor from Seattle Catholic:

Investigating Hubbard (2/25/04)
Editor:

Your link to the timesunion.com story, "Pope asked to search bishop's files", by Brian Nearing, reveals the extraordinary corruption of a diocese in trouble ... even a Vatican in trouble.

Quoting the last paragraph,

When asked about the letter, diocesan spokesman Kenneth Goldfarb said, "That Mr. Aretakis sent his letter to the local news media and the Vatican at the same time tells you everything you need to know about his real agenda."
Aretakis is the lawyer seeking files on Bp Hubbard of Albany, and he sent to the Vatican requesting the Pope review the secret files.

Albany diocesan spokesman Kenneth Goldfarb tells us that the simultaneous letter to both the Vatican and the media reveal Aretakis' "real agenda".

Of course it does; this is the whole point of what the present Church catastrophe is all about. Obviously Goldfarb has his head somewhere where the sun don't shine ... let me rephrase this more politely. Goldfarb and his ilk don't seem to grasp the meaning of evil, and prefer to go on promoting it.

The facts include the growing lack of trust in anything said by anyone in the Vatican, and, even easier to perceive, the utter absense of anything trustworthy to come out of some dioceses ... unless homosexuality as a clandestine occupation by clergy because they "didn't know it was wrong" is a basis for trusting the very same clergy who promote this heinous idea.

How could anyone believe such complete deception coming out of some organization, let alone what God has provided us to be the most trustworthy of all organizations?

Some of these bishops and their evil minions are so preposterous ... but it reminds me of the notorious treachery used in so costly a way by the late Adolf Hitler, which is the big lie: The bigger the lie, the more people will be deceived by it. I think also that the late Joseph Stalin employed this propaganda strategy, not to mention the Devil himself speaking to Adam and Eve, and to all others who would believe that there is something greater than God who alone can give life or take it.

These twisted prelates and associates in religious crime make common criminals such as bank robbers and murderers look good. These two crimes against the Ten Commandments are perhaps the only ones not being commited by these evil bishops who claim naiivitae ... and even these are appearing to be a part of their wicked actions; after all, priests are turning up dead every few years, and these are priests who have been at odds publically against the lavender mafia clergy.

That the Vatican does not want to intervene is a shame of shameful things.

Aretakis is making a good move by getting the media in on this. Why? Because even the anti-Church media is more trustworthy and moral than some of these dioceses and much, it appears, of the Vatican.

For a population of a diocese to allow this foul play to keep happening does not speak well of the character of such people of such dioceses. It bears false witness of their moral fellow Catholics and against Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all of creation and the whole Holy Trinity.

These are some of the foulest stench of people in history perpetrating this homosexual way of life replete with pedophilia.

Lapping up pig pens for all eternity would be too good for them in my opinion.

[Siobhan]

Justice for the the murdered Priests.

[Siobhan]

Aretakis is making a good move by getting the media in on this. Why? Because even the anti-Church media is more trustworthy and moral than some of these dioceses and much, it appears, of the Vatican.

The Holy Spirit knows what tools to use, even the unwitting Fourth Estate as a surgeon.

[TheSpottedOwl]

Speaking of which... NYer, any autopsy information on Fr. Minkler? I have some catching up to do.

That's what I was going to ask. Shouldn't they know something by now?

[Barnacle]

Why is any of this disgusting crap happening in our church?

Because our Church, like our government has been infiltrated and compromised by evil people.

[Desdemona]

They sould have had the autopsey report 24 hours or so after it was done. Since there has been nothing announced, it would not be out of the realm of possibilities that there is a quiet criminal investigation going on.

This ain't over yet.

[NYer]

any autopsy information on Fr. Minkler?

Nothing has been released yet. Tonight, the local NBC affiliate will broadcast and interview with John Aretakis. I'll take notes and post them to the forum this evening.

[TheSpottedOwl]

Ah, thank you. I sure hope so. I highly doubt that Fr. Minkler killed himself.

[ultima ratio]

In fact, when Roman Catholic Faithful informed the Vatican about the corruption of Bp. Daniel Ryan, one of Bernadin's Boys, it did nothing. Finally RCF went public and notified the media that this guy was picking up male prostitutes, some of them underage. RCF forced the bishop to resign in disgrace--no thanks to the Vatican which apparently had no interest in taking action on its own. Ditto with Weakland whose resignation at age 75 went unacted upon by the Vatican, despite a zillion complaints from the faithful. Only when his love affair with a priest was publicized, as well has his malfeasance in using diocesan funds to coverup his own grubby behavior, did the Vatican act with dispatch. Within days his resignation was accepted. Translation: the complaints of the laity mean nothing and justice itself means nothing. The Vatican only acts against prelates when confronted with bad publicity--or when the individuals involved are traditionalists.