'I know what I did was wrong,' says priest who jogged naked

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He’s got problems alright…Instead of having him “checked out”, how about “kicked out”.
I’m sick to death of reading about this stuff involving our priests. It’s time for the German Shepherd to kick some a…
 
This article states that there have been problems with this priest in the past:
However, a little more than eight years ago, while Father Whipkey was pastor of St. Anthony’s Parish in Sterling, the Archdiocese did respond to concerns of inappropriate personal behavior by Father Whipkey.

When the Archdiocese first learned of this matter eight years ago, the Archdiocese promptly brought the issue to the attention of the local authorities. No charges of any kind were made by. In addition, the Archdiocese of Denver convened its Conduct Response Team, which traveled to Sterling to investigate the matter and to visit with those who had raised concerns about Father Whipkey.

Details about the type of misconduct were not provided by the Archdiocese but they did say that, “Father Whipkey’s conduct eight years ago did not involve any physical or sexual contact with another individual. Father Whipkey immediately entered therapy regarding his personal issues and his therapy lasted several years.”
“As part of that treatment, independent medical health professionals evaluated Fr. Whipkey; these health care professionals did not conclude he was a danger to others or should be removed from ministry, which was central in the Archdiocese’s decision at that time.”
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JimG said:
Don’t the seminaries screen for flakiness?
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Sure- if one is a flake it seems they’re screened for entry. 😃

A naked jogging priest…sounds like a skit straight out of Benny Hill or Monty Python, I can the Benny Hill theme music now…:rotfl:
 
What gets me is that he knew it was wrong but did it anyway. I also sweat profusely - even when not exercising - but it never occurred to me to go around naked - not even at home! Clothing actually soaks up the sweat.

That is one priest we don’t need. 😦
 
😃 Funny and witty posts! 👍

TY 4HisChurch for the link. I do believe this “priest” should just continue to jog right on out of any ministry in any parish etc. He has his own problems. Seven years of treatment indeed! Why the Church continues to keep these people or worse is beyond me…

-Peace-
 
Yeah. I know there is a priest shortage, but why do we keep having to put up with things like “inappropriate personal behavior”…sigh
 
And of course, the Anti-Catholic Jay Leno received more ammunition for his show:

“Did you hear about the Catholic priest who was arrested for jogging around a track at night, completely naked? What, are there young boys at the track?” Audience laughter.

Yes, Jay really did this joke a few nights ago.
 
Benedictine said:
And of course, the Anti-Catholic Jay Leno received more ammunition for his show:

“Did you hear about the Catholic priest who was arrested for jogging around a track at night, completely naked? What, are there young boys at the track?” Audience laughter.

Yes, Jay really did this joke a few nights ago.
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And it does not help that The Church was already aware that he had problems going back 8 yrs. This is what makes me angry, it is apparent that they are still covering up stuff and they have to stop it.
 
Nordar said:
And it does not help that The Church was already aware that he had problems going back 8 yrs. This is what makes me angry, it is apparent that they are still covering up stuff and they have to stop it.
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That is just not accurate. Please read the Archdiocese official statement:
archden.org/images/ArchbishopCorner/OfficialStatements/statementregardingthechargeagainstfatherwhipkey8.9.07.pdf
Until this matter arose, the Archdiocese had received no complaints of any kind about Father Whipkey’s personal conduct for the past eight years. Over eight years ago, while Father Whipkey was pastor of St. Anthony’s Parish in Sterling, the Archdiocese did respond to concerns of inappropriate personal behavior by Father Whipkey.

When the Archdiocese first learned of this matter eight years ago, the Archdiocese promptly brought the issue to the attention of the appropriate local authorities. No charges of any kind were made by the authorities. In addition, the Archdiocese of Denver convened its Conduct Response Team, which traveled to Sterling to investigate the matter and to visit with those who had raised concerns about Father Whipkey.

Father Whipkey’s conduct eight years ago did not involve any physical or sexual contact with another individual. Father Whipkey immediately entered therapy regarding his personal issues and his therapy lasted several years. As part of that treatment, independent medical health professionals evaluated Fr. Whipkey; these health care professionals did not conclude he was a danger to others or should be removed from ministry, which was central in the Archdiocese’s decision at that time.
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This is not cover-up.
 
Wrong and there is no reason to claim ignorance or be allowed to
continue… sad:(. Pray for him - the outcome is pitiful.

Dear Jesus, have mercy on me!
 
As others have said, a really flimsy excuse, and, too, he said he knew what he was doing was wrong, but he did it anyway. That’s a sin.

This is one more thing that makes the Church look as if it’s a repository for incompetents. It would be nice if articles and stories about hard-working, faithful and loving clergy and religious made as big a splash.
 
rlg94086 said:
That is just not accurate. Please read the Archdiocese official statement:
archden.org/images/ArchbishopCorner/OfficialStatements/statementregardingthechargeagainstfatherwhipkey8.9.07.pdf

This is not cover-up.
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I did read the statement, If you remember correctly when the sex abuse scandal first erupted that was the exact quotes also. Some of those Priests had gotten into trouble years ago AND had been evaluated by so called Doctors AND were found to be OK.

This Priest apparently had something in his background that no matter what anyone said was NOT OK. Because here he is 8yrs later running around nude outside, knowing I might add that it is wrong. So please do not insult my intellegence by implying that I cannot understand what I have just read!
 
You claimed it was a cover-up. That’s why I inferred your inability to comprehend. Eight years ago they turned him over to the authorities. How is that a cover-up? If you are going to make a false claim, expect to be called on it.
Nordar said:
I did read the statement, If you remember correctly when the sex abuse scandal first erupted that was the exact quotes also. Some of those Priests had gotten into trouble years ago AND had been evaluated by so called Doctors AND were found to be OK.

This Priest apparently had something in his background that no matter what anyone said was NOT OK. Because here he is 8yrs later running around nude outside, knowing I might add that it is wrong. So please do not insult my intellegence by implying that I cannot understand what I have just read!
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Nordar said:
I did read the statement, If you remember correctly when the sex abuse scandal first erupted that was the exact quotes also. Some of those Priests had gotten into trouble years ago AND had been evaluated by so called Doctors AND were found to be OK.

This Priest apparently had something in his background that no matter what anyone said was NOT OK. Because here he is 8yrs later running around nude outside, knowing I might add that it is wrong. So please do not insult my intellegence by implying that I cannot understand what I have just read!
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You claimed a “cover-up,” but the Archdiocese turned him over to authorities 8 years ago and no charges were made. That isn’t a cover-up. If you make a false statement, expect to be called on it. If they had withheld him from authorities and shuffled him around, that would be a cover-up.

That said, I agree with your assessment accepting the doctor’s giving him an okay. The details of the incident weren’t mentioned in the attachments in this thread, but I found this:
thedenverchannel.com/news/13848179/detail.html
In a statement, the Archdiocese of Denver said Whipkey previously was investigated for “inappropriate personal behavior” more than eight years ago when he was the pastor of St. Anthony’s Parish in Sterling, Colo.
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Details were not released by the archdiocese, but a 7NEWS viewer said six families left St. Anthony’s in Sterling after Whipkey allegedly gave nude “sex talks” to 11-year-old boys while on a three-day camping trip.
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“Father Whipkey’s conduct eight years ago did not involve any physical or sexual contact with another individual,” the archdiocese said in a statement, adding the behavior was reported to authorities.
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While there was “no physical or sexual contact,” this man clearly has problems. He is not fit to be a priest IMO. I hope the Archdiocese acts correctly this time.
 
Hi, I don’t know if it’s relevant, but how much was he sweating when his was discovered in that state?
 
rlg94086 said:
You claimed a “cover-up,” but the Archdiocese turned him over to authorities 8 years ago and no charges were made. That isn’t a cover-up. If you make a false statement, expect to be called on it. If they had withheld him from authorities and shuffled him around, that would be a cover-up.

That said, I agree with your assessment accepting the doctor’s giving him an okay. The details of the incident weren’t mentioned in the attachments in this thread, but I found this:
thedenverchannel.com/news/13848179/detail.html

While there was “no physical or sexual contact,” this man clearly has problems. He is not fit to be a priest IMO. I hope the Archdiocese acts correctly this time.
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(Heavy sigh)

What false statement? I was giving my opinion, and yes I said cover up, You do not agree fine, that is your opinion, I was not speaking about them turning him over to the Authorities 8yrs ago.

I was speaking the last 8 yrs, why was the guy still a Priest? and why were the parishioners of this Parish not told of his past?
There is obviously something very very wrong with this man, if he was a Parish Priest then he was still around children. No one knew about his past so yes it was covered up! WHY? and especially with all that The Church has gone through, there is no excuse!
 
Ruthmary said:
No, this is not a cover up. The bishop of Denver is Bishop Chaput, and I trust him to do the right thing. I just feel sorry that any bishop is faced with more of this stuff. Pray for him. It’s got to be hard.
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Oh my, I can just imagine in my own life…being a manager, sitting at my desk…my assistant brings in a report and coughs nervously…“ma’am, your associate was arrested today for jogging naked”

Yup…I’d have to sip my starbucks for a few minutes before continuing that day! 😃
 
Heavier sigh :rotfl: (I love the drama 😛 )

In the future, I would recommend you make more complete posts explaining what you mean up front. I agreed with you in my last post - based on what he did 8 years ago, he should not have been assigned to another parish.

I am disappointed in the actions of the Archdiocese, but very thankful that a more serious incident didn’t occur. Perhaps the doctors are right and he isn’t a threat - maybe he is just a nudist:shrug: ; however, I really don’t think we need to take that sort of chance.

Pax,
Robert
Nordar said:
(Heavy sigh)

What false statement? I was giving my opinion, and yes I said cover up, You do not agree fine, that is your opinion, I was not speaking about them turning him over to the Authorities 8yrs ago.

I was speaking the last 8 yrs, why was the guy still a Priest? and why were the parishioners of this Parish not told of his past?
There is obviously something very very wrong with this man, if he was a Parish Priest then he was still around children. No one knew about his past so yes it was covered up! WHY? and especially with all that The Church has gone through, there is no excuse!
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