Posted on 05/07/2009 12:54:59 PM PDT by wagglebee
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 7, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) - An openly homosexual Roman Catholic priest of the diocese of Phoenix, who once endorsed a pornographic film entitled "Naked Boys Singing" for a homosexualist paper, has been excommunicated by Bishop Thomas Olmsted.
The excommunication of Fr. Chris Carpenter, who has long been publicly opposed to the Church's condemnation of active homosexuality, was issued last month but only made public on Monday.
After Bishop Olmsted repeatedly chastised him for his homosexual activism, Carpenter precipitated the excommunication by joining the "Reformed Catholic Church," an offshoot religious group that endorses homosexuality, homosexual priests, and women priests.
While Carpenter had been in the process of repudiating the Catholic Church for the last three years, in an email sent to supporters and quoted in the East Valley Tribune, Carpenter said he has "had a fire lit under me in recent months via several critical letters from Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix."
"Among other things," wrote Carpenter, Bishop Olmsted "disapproves of my 'involvement in the homosexual community,'" citing his participation in a Los Angeles homosexual ministry.
An avid film buff, Carpenter had offered reviews of films for publications such as Orange County and Long Beach Blade and the Movie Dearest blog, both of which are heavily pro-homosexuality.
In one column for The Blade in November 2007, Carpenter praised the advent of more full-frontal male nudity in several films. "Anyone with a locker-room fetish ought to run out and see Eleven Men Out," he wrote.
Carpenter added a recommendation for a movie titled Naked Boys Singing - which is rife with songs celebrating homosexual sex - "if after seeing these eye-filling spectacles you still haven't had your fill of naked men."
"Here's hoping a full-frontal Santa fills your stocking this Christmas, and that all your holiday wishes come true!" wrote Carpenter.
In another Blade column, Carpenter complained of the Vatican's stance against homosexual priests as "prejudicial, hypocritical, and cruel," saying that the Vatican "didn't offer any evidence to support" the ban on homosexual priests.
The Catholic Church has in recent years received stinging criticism from non-Catholics and Catholics alike for its policy excluding homosexuals from the priesthood. However, the Church has maintained that loosening this restriction in the seminaries in previous decades has had dire consequences for the Catholic community. In 2002, the USCCB released a study commissioned to John Jay College that showed adolescent boys were the victims of 80-90% of offending priests in the U.S. sex abuse scandal.
In November 2005, the Vatican restated its policy against active homosexuals in the priesthood, a few months after the American priest abuse scandal triggered an official investigation of U.S. seminaries.
Distinguishing between homosexual activity and persons with homosexual tendencies, the papal-approved document states that homosexual persons are "in a situation that gravely hinders them from relating correctly to men and women."
Therefore, it states, "One must in no way overlook the negative consequences that can derive from the ordination of persons with deep-seated homosexual tendencies."
See related LifeSiteNews.com coverage:
Church Abuse Crisis- Notable Articles, Documents & Quotes
http://www.lifesitenews.com/features/churchscandals/notablearticles.htm
Vatican Encourages Psychological Testing to Prevent Homosexual Priesthood
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/oct/08103004.html
Homosexuals Not Permitted in Any Seminaries, Reaffirms Vatican
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/may/08052009.html
Ban on Homosexual Men From Priesthood Was Always in Place - Decision from 810 A.D. Cited
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2005/nov/05113001.html
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Ah, the rest of the closet revealed. Now if we could just get Barney and the rest of the group to come out.
Gee, do ya think? Sheesh!
What's with these homosexuals and young boys? They want us to "tolerate" it?
And what's with all this homo fetish stuff in the news lately? Are the politicians dumping them now that they're no longer useful?
We must conclude that they prohibit pedophilia and bestiality. Bigots!!!!
Well,we’ve all seen in vivid detail what homosexuals brought to the priesthood.Now they want to bring that same “magic” to the institution of marriage.
http://www.nationalreview.com/03june02/kurtz060302.asp
They probably allow vegetophilia, though ...
Remember when the Legion of Decency used to condemn certain films on behalf of the Catholic Church?
My how times have changed.
Prayers for this man.
“Remember when the Legion of Decency used to condemn certain films on behalf of the Catholic Church?
My how times have changed.”
You are NOT kidding! What happened to the Legion of Decency?
The Diocessan newspaper explains it best:
A diocesan priest incurred the penalty of excommunication last month by joining a group known as the Reformed Catholic Church.
Fr. Christopher Carpenter, on leave from his priestly duties since February 2006, was notified of his excommunication in a letter from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted dated April 21.
In an East Valley Tribune blog last month, it was publicly revealed that Fr. Carpenter had joined the Reformed Catholic Church, a group that is not in communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
Fr. Carpenter has freely separated himself from the Church and has placed himself in schism. This act resulted in a censure known as a latae sententiae excommunication.
As an excommunicated priest, Fr. Carpenter cannot participate in the celebration of the Mass or in any other ceremonies of worship. He is also prohibited from celebrating or receiving any of the sacraments, and cannot represent himself as a priest.
“It is important for the bishop to publicly clarify the status of a priest when he has taken such a step to distance himself from the Catholic Church,” said Fr. Fred Adamson, vicar general and moderator of the Curia. “The bishop’s desire is for reconciliation and unity.”
Fr. Carpenter, 41, has been living in southern California for the past three years since taking his leave of absence as pastor of Christ the King Parish in Mesa. He was also the film critic for The Catholic Sun. He was ordained a priest in 1995.
According to canon law, baptized Catholics who knowingly place themselves outside of full communion with the Church and in opposition to the legitimate authority of the Church are subject to excommunication.
The excommunication became “automatic” once Fr. Carpenter became affiliated with the Reformed Catholic Church. The bishop’s notice to him, the “Decree of Excommunication,” was the formal declaration of what had already happened by virtue of his schismatic act.
The primary purpose of excommunication is to repair the scandal caused by the teachings and actions of the cleric, to restore justice in the Church and to reform the offender.
“It’s always difficult to see a brother priest take such action and distance himself from the community and the sacramental life of the Church,” Fr. Adamson said.
The bishop expressed sadness in Fr. Carpenter’s decision to leave the Church and offers his prayers for reconciliation with Christ and His Church.
The decree of excommunication was a confirmation for the situation that already existed latae sentinae when he joined this other group. It is necessary to inform the Catholic diocese that this guy is no longer in communion with the Church...so if he represents himself as a Catholic priest, the laity in the diocese should know (if they read the diocesan newspaper) that they shouldn't give him their confession, receive communion from him, or let him marry them, baptize their kids, or whatever.
Kennedy, Pelosi, Biden, Kerry haven't gone out and publicly joined another group like this priest has. Even if they had done so, a decree wouldn't have been issued, because it wouldn't be needed. None of them are likely to represent themselves as a Catholic priest (well, except Pelosi, who said she wanted to be a priest when she was young...but that's a different thread that has already been discussed).
Remember you non-Catholics that excommunication is a last resort and is meant to bring the person around to confession and returning to The Church. It’s not something done lightly.
List of Catholics in this Congress:
Senate Democrats: Mark Begich, Alaska; Joseph Biden, Delaware; Maria Cantwell, Washington; Robert P. Casey Jr., Pennsylvania; Christopher J. Dodd, Connecticut; Richard Durbin, Illinois; Tom Harkin, Iowa; Edward M. Kennedy, Massachusetts; John F. Kerry, Massachusetts; Mary Landrieu, Louisiana; Patrick J. Leahy, Vermont; Claire McCaskill, Missouri; Robert Menendez, New Jersey; Barbara Mikulski, Maryland; Patty Murray, Washington; Jack Reed, Rhode Island; and Ken Salazar, Colorado.
Senate Republicans: Sam Brownback, Kansas; Jim Bunning, Kentucky; Susan Collins, Maine; Mike Johanns, Nebraska; Mel Martinez, Florida; Lisa Murkowski, Alaska; Jim Risch, Idaho; David Vitter, Louisiana; and George Voinovich, Ohio.
House Democrats: Jason Altmire, Pennsylvania; Michael A. Arcuri, New York; Joe Baca, California; Xavier Becerra, California; Timothy H. Bishop, New York; John Boccieri, Ohio; Robert Brady, Pennsylvania; Michael E. Capuano, Massachusetts; Dennis A. Cardoza, California; Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania; William Lacy Clay, Missouri; Gerald E. Connolly, Virginia; Jim Costa, California; Jerry F. Costello, Illinois; Joe Courtney, Connecticut; Joseph Crowley, New York; Henry Cuellar, Texas; Kathy Dahlkemper, Pennsylvania; Peter DeFazio, Oregon; William D. Delahunt, Massachusetts; Rosa L. DeLauro, Connecticut; John D. Dingell, Michigan; Joe Donnelly, Indiana; Michael F. Doyle, Pennsylvania; Steve Driehaus, Ohio; Brad Ellsworth, Indiana; Anna Eshoo, California; Kirsten E. Gillibrand, New York; Charlie Gonzalez, Texas; Raul M. Grijalva, Arizona; Luis V. Gutierrez, Illinois; John J. Hall, New York; Phil Hare, Illinois; Brian Higgins, New York; Maurice D. Hinchey, New York; Ruben Hinojosa, Texas; Tim Holden, Pennsylvania; and Paul Kanjorski, Pennsylvania.
Also, Marcy Kaptur, Ohio; Patrick J. Kennedy, Rhode Island; Dale E. Kildee, Michigan; Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio; Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona; Dennis J. Kucinich, Ohio; James R. Langevin, Rhode Island; John B. Larson, Connecticut; Daniel Lipinski, Illinois; Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico; Stephen F. Lynch, Massachusetts; Dan Maffei, New York; Betsy Markey, Colorado; Ed Markey, Massachusetts; Jim Marshall, Georgia; Eric Massa, New York; Carolyn McCarthy, New York; Betty McCollum, Minnesota; James P. McGovern, Massachusetts; Michael E. McMahon, New York; Jerry McNerney, California; Charlie Melancon, Louisiana; Michael H. Michaud, Maine; George Miller, California; Harry E. Mitchell, Arizona; James P. Moran, Virginia; Patrick J. Murphy, Pennsylvania; and John P. Murtha, Pennsylvania.
Also, Grace F. Napolitano, California; Richard E. Neal, Massachusetts; James L. Oberstar, Minnesota; David R. Obey, Wisconsin; Frank Pallone, New Jersey; Bill Pascrell, New Jersey; Ed Pastor, Arizona; Nancy Pelosi, California; Tom Perriello, Virginia; Charles B. Rangel, New York; Silvestre Reyes, Texas; Ciro D. Rodriguez, Texas; Lucille Roybal-Allard, California; Tim Ryan, Ohio; John T. Salazar, Colorado; Linda T. Sanchez, California; Loretta Sanchez, California; Jose E. Serrano, New York; Joe Sestak, Pennsylvania; Carol Shea-Porter, New Hampshire; Albio Sires, New Jersey; Hilda L. Solis, California; Bart Stupak, Michigan; Ellen Tauscher, California; Gene Taylor, Mississippi; Mike Thompson, California; Paul Tonko, New York; Nydia M. Velazquez, New York; Peter J. Visclosky, Indiana; Diane E. Watson, California; Peter Welch, Vermont; and Charles A. Wilson, Ohio.
House Republicans: Steve Austria, Ohio; Brian P. Bilbray, California; John Boehner, Ohio; Kevin Brady, Texas; Ginny Brown-Waite, Florida; David Camp, Michigan; Anh “Joseph” Cao, Louisiana; Michael N. Castle, Delaware; Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Florida; Mario Diaz-Balart, Florida; Jeff Fortenberry, Nebraska; Virginia Foxx, North Carolina; Phil Gingrey, Georgia; Walter B. Jones, North Carolina; Peter T. King, New York; Steve King, Iowa; Leonard Lance, New Jersey; and Bob Latta, Ohio.
Also, Frank A. LoBiondo, New Jersey; Blaine Luetkemeyer, Missouri; Daniel E. Lungren, California; Connie Mack IV, Florida; Michael T. McCaul, Texas; Thaddeus G. McCotter, Michigan; Patrick T. McHenry, North Carolina; John M. McHugh, New York; Tim Murphy, Pennsylvania; Devin Nunes, California; George Radanovich, California; Tom Rooney, Florida; Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Florida; Edward R. Royce, California; Paul Ryan, Wisconsin; Steve Scalise, Louisiana; Jean Schmidt, Ohio; Christopher H. Smith, New Jersey; John Sullivan, Oklahoma; and Patrick J. Tiberi, Ohio.
http://www.americancatholic.org/news/newsreport.aspx?id=551
Was he at St. Bridget”s???? Man......that “church” had a he/she person from the Green Party up there making announcements about how there should be free buses!!(I know because I CALLED HE/SHE that night to see what He/She was all about. I left and went to another Church for Mass, but St. Bridget’s had to be the MOST LIBERAL church I’d ever seen.
Bring Back “The Legion of Decency”!!!! I was NOT allowed to go to any movie that didn’t have the seal of approval from the Legion of Decency!!
I don’t know, I’ve never been to Phoenix.
Me either. Those were the days.
“Those Were The Days”
Boy, the way Glenn Miller played. Songs that made the Hit Parade.
Guys like us, we had it made. Those were the days.
Didn’t need no welfare state. Everybody pulled his weight.
Gee, our old LaSalle ran great. Those were the days.
And you know who you were then. Girls were girls and men were men.
Mister, we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again.
People seemed to be content. Fifty dollars paid the rent.
Freaks were in a circus tent. Those were the days.
Take a little Sunday spin, go to watch the Dodgers win.
Have yourself a dandy day that cost you under a fin.
Hair was short and skirts were long. Kate Smith really sold a song.
I don’t know just what went wrong. Those Were The Days.
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