Statement of Santa Cruz-Fr John Corapi

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My concern with the letter isn’t with the opin of the bishops but the specific comments towards the accuser. These types of accusations made public endanger a proper investigation and trial.

That the Bishop does what the Bishop does is a reflection on the processes of the church. While I agree and enjoy Due Process, the Church is not a democracy and as such, due process, while believed to be fair, is not required.
 
TMC said:
I don’t know if the judgment of this person is right or wrong, but I know it is wrong for Catholics to react to the situation by attacking the bishop charged with investigating the charges.
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I don’t think anyone is “attacking the bishop.” Instead, they are questioning the legality of his actions with regard to canon law, as is their right.
 
Scoobyshme said:
I don’t think anyone is “attacking the bishop.” Instead, they are questioning the legality of his actions with regard to canon law, as is their right.
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How is attacking the legality of his actions not an attack? If he has a problem with the way his case is being handled, he should take it up with his bishop privately.
 
Also, EWTN has released an official statement, which has perhaps been posted elsewhere: ewtn.com/general/press/pr_detail.asp?id=303

Why would Santa Cruz Media talk to Canon Lawyers while EWTN would not? I believe that Santa Cruz stands to make a buck from exploiting this, while EWTN isn’t going to try to end-run a bishop.

EWTN “has never knowingly aired programming featuring any priest whose priestly faculties have been suspended.” Compare that to Santa Cruz’s public support. Bishop Mulvey, was clear that Father Corapi’s administrative leave did not indicate guilt or innocence or Father Corapi’s part.
 
TMC said:
I find this statement disturbing. Calling the bishop of Corpus Christi’s actions “illicit?” Wow. And then ending with an advertising pitch to buy more stuff? Wow. My understanding is that Fr. Corapi is a multi-millionaire, and I am sure he will be just fine without my financial support. I sincerely hope that this release was a bone-head move by someone with more enthusiam than judgment, and not something approved by Fr. Corapi. He should ask them to retract it.
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Father is a multi-millionaire?

You can prove this, I take it.
 
Shoshana said:
Statement of Santa Cruz Media, Inc. Relative to Fr. Corapi’s Suspension

Santa Cruz Media, Inc. is the owner of all of Fr. John Corapi’s intellectual property and the DVDs, CDs, and books that flow from it. We are a secular corporation and not affiliated with the Catholic Church in any way. As such, we are not under the jurisdiction of any bishop or other official in the Catholic Church, although we have the utmost respect for Church authority.

We fully support Rev. John Corapi in this terrible trial, not surprisingly having begun on Ash Wednesday. Through the sacrifice and struggle of the desert and all of the dark moments that this entails, we are confident that the glory of the risen Lord will shine forth from the power of the Resurrection and Easter.

We have consulted with a number of canon lawyers. They have assured us that the actions of the Bishop of Corpus Christi, Texas are, on several points of canon law, illicit. It is our fervent hope that The Dallas Charter will be changed because of false accusations like this. There is no evidence at this time that Fr. Corapi did anything wrong, only the unsubstantiated rant of a former employee, who, after losing her job with this office, physically assaulted me and another employee and promised to “destroy” Father Corapi. We all continue to pray for this person, and we ask you to do the same.

We sincerely believe that the work Fr. Corapi has done is of greatest value to the Church, hence hated by the devil. We fully intend to make Fr. Corapi’s material available as a service to the Church and the world for as long as we possibly can.

The Church provides no financial support to Fr. Corapi. He has to pay for his own legal representation, medical costs, food, housing, etc. We have never accepted donations or charitable contributions of any kind. We are supporting Father’s efforts to defend himself. Your purchase of products from Santa Cruz Media helps provide the funding for Father’s continued work as well as the legal expenses he continues to incur as a result of these malicious allegations.

Father Corapi and all of us here at Santa Cruz Media, Inc. greatly appreciate your kindness, support, and prayers. Please continue to pray for Father Corapi and his accuser, as well as all priests who find themselves in this unfortunate situation.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Bobbi Ruffatto
Vice President of Operations
Santa Cruz Media, Inc.
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The plot thickens…
 
I pray that this will be resolved shortly and that Father Corapi will be found innocent of these charges. As we all know, things can be easily twisted and what is thought to be true, in reality is completely untrue. If you have ever dealt with someone whom is mentally ill you would understand this.

I will pray for both Father John Corapi and his accuser.

Go with Gods Grace!!!
 
What a completely bizarre, non-professional , so-called official statement, from a corporation. Even if it’s only small corporation.

Sounded more like mud slinging and finger pointing. Did they consult anyone prior to it’s release??

OY…

I tell, as someone who works for a small corporation, red flags just went thru the roof with that statement. It seemed amatuerish to me.
 
We must remember that Fr John Corapi himself has stated that he will obey authority. I believe that what SC stated here has nothing to do with Fr.
 
Legal expenses? Fr.Corapi has not been charged with any crimes, nor is he being civilly sued, yet the sales pitch near the end of the statement suggests that a defense fund of sorts is needed. Confusing.

It is enlightening, however, that they claim the source of all of this consternation is a disgruntled ex-employee who alledgedly assaulted staff of Santa Cruz, and (this is the key statement) threatened, before witnesses, that she would bring Fr. Corapi down.

Clarification needs to be provided regarding any legal proceedings stemming from this matter, because in their absence there is certainly no need to raise funds to cover legal expenses. Again, perplexing.
 
I wonder if charges have been filed against the accuser, since she assaulted two employees of Santa Cruz Media before storming out.

Also, Santa Cruz Media has every right to consult with Cannon lawyers, and she Bobbi said that they disagreed on some of the points with the Bishop, not all of them. I am sure Father will obey his superiors though.

Go with Gods Grace!!!
 
Shoshana said:
**We have consulted with a number of canon lawyers. They have assured us that the actions of the Bishop of Corpus Christi, Texas are, on several points of canon law, illicit.
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It is important to remember that Canon Lawyers, like all Lawyers, are not the arbitrator of the law, thus their statements on the application of the Law is their legal opinion. While it may be more informed than our opinions it does not make it the truth.

Usually when you hire a Lawyer you are going to get what you pay for, that is an opinion that matches what you want. Later in a court hearing is where the law is upheld and you find if your Lawyer’s opinion was correct.

As for the character assassination of the accuser, I will just chalk that up to hearsay and leave it at that.

I will continue to pray for all involved.
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unafraid said:
Clarification needs to be provided regarding any legal proceedings stemming from this matter, because in their absence there is certainly no need to raise funds to cover legal expenses. Again, perplexing.
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No, I wouldn’t wait for the lawsuit to show up before I call my lawyer. That would be extremely unwise. A civil suit is very likely when a former employee makes these types of allegations after being fired/laid off. Also canon lawyers don’t work for free either.

Not saying that the Santa Cruz press release was done properly, just that I am sure he is incurring thousands of dollars worth of legal expenses right now (although they didn’t get their money’s worth of the press release:confused:).
 
ByzCath said:
It is important to remember that Canon Lawyers, like all Lawyers, are not the arbitrator of the law, thus their statements on the application of the Law is their legal opinion. While it may be more informed than our opinions it does not make it the truth.

Usually when you hire a Lawyer you are going to get what you pay for, that is an opinion that matches what you want. Later in a court hearing is where the law is upheld and you find if your Lawyer’s opinion was correct.
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Thanks for that reality check.
 
TMC said:
I find this statement disturbing. Calling the bishop of Corpus Christi’s actions “illicit?” Wow. And then ending with an advertising pitch to buy more stuff? Wow. My understanding is that Fr. Corapi is a multi-millionaire, and I am sure he will be just fine without my financial support. I sincerely hope that this release was a bone-head move by someone with more enthusiam than judgment
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I suspect Ms. Ruffalo got carried away with her emotions. This sort of position statement by an executive for a corporation probably should have been run by a lawyer, or at least an impartial outsider.

In addition to mentioning a vague claim of anonymous canon lawyers which impugns the decision of the bishop, Ms. Ruffalo makes unsubstantiated allegations against Fr. Corapi’s accuser.
 
It is not unusual for an employee who is let go to go ballistic and threaten other employees and to send out threating letters of all sorts. this happens all the time.

People like this should be prayed for and also be recommended to get some anger management counseling. People should put their faith in the Lord not in their employer.

Go with Gods Grace!!!
 
Miserissima said:
Also, EWTN has released an official statement, which has perhaps been posted elsewhere: ewtn.com/general/press/pr_detail.asp?id=303

Why would Santa Cruz Media talk to Canon Lawyers while EWTN would not? I believe that Santa Cruz stands to make a buck from exploiting this, while EWTN isn’t going to try to end-run a bishop.

EWTN “has never knowingly aired programming featuring any priest whose priestly faculties have been suspended.” Compare that to Santa Cruz’s public support. Bishop Mulvey, was clear that Father Corapi’s administrative leave did not indicate guilt or innocence or Father Corapi’s part.
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Santa Cruz Media is a secular organization. Since it is not under church authority, they are not end-running a bishop.
 
steve711 said:
I wonder if charges have been filed against the accuser, since she assaulted two employees of Santa Cruz Media before storming out.

Also, Santa Cruz Media has every right to consult with Cannon lawyers, and she Bobbi said that they disagreed on some of the points with the Bishop, not all of them. I am sure Father will obey his superiors though.

Go with Gods Grace!!!
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Is it fair to take what Santa Cruz Media says as gospel? Real charity and the presumption of innocence would require people to refrain from casting insinuations on both Father Corapi and his accuser.
 
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