[dangus]

I don't like this one bit. Fr. Corapi's behavior seems troubling, but it seems like SOLT has tried and convicted him in absentia; there's no hint of "allegedly" is any of these assertions:

He did have sexual relations and years of cohabitation (in California and Montana) with a woman known to him, when the relationship began, as a prostitute; He repeatedly abused alcohol and drugs; He has recently engaged in sexting activity with one or more women in Montana;

On the one hand, they establish that there is much more to Corapi's scandal then simply the allegations of a thoroughly impeached former employee. On the other, his apparent evasiveness in resigning seems wise, since his former community seems so willing to convict him without due process.

[dangus]

SOLT has contemporaneously with the issuance of this press release directed Fr. John Corapi, under obedience, to return home to the Society’s regional office and take up residence there. It has also ordered him, again under obedience, to dismiss the lawsuit he has filed against his accuser.
SOLT's prior direction to Fr. John Corapi not to engage in any preaching or teaching, the celebration of the sacraments or other public ministry continues. Catholics should understand that SOLT does not consider Fr. John Corapi as fit for ministry.

As a program director for a Catholic media outfit, like, say EWTN, I would certainly feel obliged to decline any new material from Fr. Corapi. On the other hand, if I were Fr. Corapi, I would respond with one big, "Bite me," obedience or not.

[diamond6]

Can you imagine what his poor mother is going through. I have been thinking about her alot. What a cross to carry :(

[redgolum]

Something stinks.

My mother in law is here this weekend, and we were talking about things. Something isn’t right.

[coldhardpolitics]

I called the courthouse. It apparently is his niece and he is going after her big time. I thought this thing smelled bad from the get go.

[Notwithstanding]

How I see it:

1. SOLT and the Church have followed due process. Corapi withdrew himself from the process because his witness tampering scheme was uncovered.

2. SOLT and the Church have unassailable and undeniable 100% proof that Corapi actively prevented witnesses from testifying by paying them off. This is known as bribery or witness-tampering

3. SOLT and the Church have unassailable and undeniable 100% proof that Corapi has violated his vows of poverty and obedience.

4. Corapi has abused his spiritual authority and it is disgusting.

Where am I wrong?