Fr. Cutie: Too little, too late

Well said. He's not the only one using scandal to sell subscriptions.

Whether "Cutie" pie revealed the things he's saying in his book while still part of the Roman Catholic church makes no difference, by now we should have a pretty good idea of the shenanigans and other carried out in the name of Christ.
The beauty of it is He knows too.
Fools.

Heidi, after a spectacular rise in popularity among a primarily Hispanic and young audience and then an equally astonishing public betrayal of his vows, which very probably led to a deep scandal to hundreds, if not thousands of young adults, (primarily, but not exclusively, girls in the 15-24 age bracket)all you have to say , is that you wished he would have written a further scandal producing book sooner? Am I missing something? Do you not understand the damage that these actions have done? This man served as a sorely needed role model, one that people could point to with pride to help them buttress their own positions on faith and moral doctrines, which given the current state of the church, can be a daunting task, especially for the young. Rather than laud his intent but criticize his timing, how about using your talent to limit the scandal, and start to repair the wounds?

but, like, isn't Ratzo's opening to Anglican priests an opening for Cutie to "return" with wife, stepson and baby girl intact?

will he then have even MORE impact?

red cap in his future?

just so long,for this hierarchy, as he no Liberation Theologian, as we need so badly now . . .

Would it have made a difference if he had used his Roman Catholic platforms to make those criticisms? The RC hierarchy would not have paid any attention to him any more than it pays any attention to NCR.

From someone else who has left the RCC for the Episcopal Church.

Did his bishop ever ask him how he was doing?
How he was coping with the limelight? And being a full-time pastor? And doing everything else he was asked to do?
Sure, he could have said "no" but he is human, too. He could have used some pastoral care from his bishop. And if he wouldn't listen, then you trim his duties for him. You get in his face and make him choose.
It is easy for leadership not to inquire of those who "look good" if they are doing ok.
They should care enough to ask everyone, especially their brother priests.

This one is a real cutie! That's all paulte has to say about him! And as far as his claim about celibacy, like duh, if you don't feel happy to be celibate which is a charism in the first place then don't enter a seminary. People who look for sexual satisfaction to assuage loneliness don't have a charism of celibacy; it's that simple. Ordination must be restricted to happy celibate males in love with God.

How could have "revealed" things everybody already knew?

Perhaps his comments are better late than never . . . .

Well, I don't think it is as much sower grapes as it further documents the work of Richard Sipe. I think this man can and probably will remain a highly influential person not only in the broader Christian world but in the RCC. Many members in the RCC Hispanic world are still highly influenced by him as well they should. Heidi, careful not to give up on him yet as he may remain highly influential in his ministry.

Ms. Schlumpf: Thank you for bringing our attention to this in your blog. To me, all that this book does is to provide a written testimony that Rev. Cutie was/is a hypocrite, unable to keep a promise, that he had lied to many including his (former) fellow priests, his former parishioners as well as those who listened/watched him in the media. I've known and heard of many priests and vowed religious who, like Rev. Cutie, struggled with their vocation and love (but never their faith). Some chose to leave the religious life/priesthood; others stayed. But none of them lived a double life or lied the way Rev. Cutie did. And certainly, none of them were egotistical enough to write a book about it. Rev Cutie: Spare us; and do your new congregation and new family a favor: try to keep your promise to them and have some self respect.

(Disclaimer: I have not yet read the entire book but am basing this summary and my opinions on news reports here and here.)

Then you have absoultely NO right to end your article with this sentence:
"Now, it unfortunately sounds like sour grapes."

Exactly. You wish he was a dissident Catholic back when he was a Catholic, like all y'all are. Now he's just another Protestant.

Oh, and it IS just sour grapes. If he hadn't been "caught" betraying his lifelong vows, he might still be a priest.

Newsflash - priests and the bishops in the (evil) hierarchy are all sinners! Now THERE'S a scoop. That should sell books, "Father."

Finally, I wonder sometimes what the difference between a dissident and a protestant is. Not much I guess.

Mr Cutie has to tell the story about his very own "friends"...Just like JUDAS... Mr CUTIE you are saying nothing new to the public...The whole world know about people like you...but do not be mistaken NOT ALL PRIEST ARE AS WEAK AS YOU ARE...there are many more priest who truly live up to the DIGNITY OF THE PRIESTHOOD. Do not try to play victim here...You are but an opportunist without real values.

Father Cutie is not a good poster boy for advocates of married priests.

For one, as already noted, his "awakening" came rather conveniently after his violation of his vows came to light. If he came to believe he had a right to marry, why didn't he leave the priesthood long ago? Even if he believed celibacy was wrong, nevertheless his seeing his girlfriend on the sly was still completely wrong.

Second, it is one thing to argue in favor of allowing married men to be ordained as priests; that has been done in the past and the Church could allow that in the future. There are arguments to be made both pro and con (although I find many who argue in favor are glib about it and give almost no credence to the arguments against).

But...but...there never was, anywhere in the whole history of the Church, east or west, any allowance for a priest marrying after ordination. Now, if you want to argue for that, go ahead--but now you are arguing for something fundamentally different, and wholly unprecedented.

Ms. Schlumpf wrote, “Now, it unfortunately sounds like sour grapes.”

I always rankle with the idea that any female would have such a perspective. I guess it’s a testimony to the power that the patriarchal Vatican holds even over females. Isn’t “Better Late than Never,” referring to the timing of Cutie’s disclosures, a more compassionate observation? For when one’s mind hasn’t settled on what the final choice is going to be – it’s almost impossible to verbalize the thoughts one is having. In fact, when the final choice hasn’t been made or even settled "in," it is a wise person who doesn’t announce their thoughts.

He made a comment to the effect He was still "Catholic" but not "Roman" , and
the Episcopalians had the 7 sacrements & he still venertated Mary.
Guess He's not aware of the 20 or 39 aricles of the Anglican's , one of which refutes Transubsstantiiom of the Eucharesst. In it's original form it's real piece of anti "Popish" Prose. I don't believe any Anglican Province has repudiated it, but the "AngloCatholic" elements pay no heed to it.
I doubt He believed in the doctrine of the Church, or He would have just left the priesthood and not switched

This isn't new stuff. What is he thinking? Andrew Greeley wrote about this stuff long ago.

May God have mercy on all of us. Cutie could have left the Holy Priesthood if he thought it was not his call serve the Good Lord in the celibate-chaste life. After all, he knew the challenges before he opted for Christ's priesthood. By the way, we wish him well in his new found faith. LONG LIVE THE HOLY ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIESTHOOD! LONG LIVE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH!

In Ireland there are a number of Church of Ireland (Anglican/Episcopalian) priests who formerly were Catholic priests.
As far as the 39 Articles are concerned, they are considered 'historical documents' rather than current dogma. Attempts to repeal or modify them would unnecessarily open old wounds and controversies within the Anglican Church. Our church also has a number of historical documents that have been subject to modifications over the years, e.g., with regard to salvation outside the Church and with regard to our Jewish brothers and sisters. As for Transubstantiation, I would refer readers to the ARCIC agreed statement on the nature of the Eucharist.

I don't think Father Cutie wrote his book primarily for financial gain but rather to explain his decisions and to call attention to problems within the Church.

With the possible exceptions of Mel Gibson and a few of the more conservative clergy and members of the Hierarchy, most of us are 'cafeteria Catholics' if we truly examine our beliefs and practices. To deny this is in fact a form of denial in the psychological meaning of the word.