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I don't know if anyone has heard about this, but it's pretty big news in the Spanish speaking world. Padre Alberto Cutié (not cutie, as the picture may suggest ) is the equivalent of Oprah to the Hispanic Catholic community. He even gave the keynote speech at my brother's conformation back when his television show was at its height.
He was recently caught on the beach with a woman and he has now admitted a sexual relationship. Support for him, even in the typical conservative Hispanic environment, is overwhelming. (Father Alberto Cuti?: I'm not sure what I'll do next - Cuba - MiamiHerald.com)
So are we any closer to ending this dumb celibacy rule? Every other holy man in the Western world is allowed to marry and have a family. Maybe once we get rid of these suppressed natural urges we can finally weed out the pedophiles and start to get our image back.
I use "our" sparingly since I'm barely a Catholic anymore.
I don't know if anyone has heard about this, but it's pretty big news in the Spanish speaking world. Padre Alberto Cutié (not cutie, as the picture may suggest ) is the equivalent of Oprah to the Hispanic Catholic community. He even gave the keynote speech at my brother's conformation back when his television show was at its height.
He was recently caught on the beach with a woman and he has now admitted a sexual relationship. Support for him, even in the typical conservative Hispanic environment, is overwhelming. (Father Alberto Cuti?: I'm not sure what I'll do next - Cuba - MiamiHerald.com)
Father Alberto Cutié Apologizes for Fall from Celibacy - Associated Content
Father Alberto Cutie Apologizes for Fall from Celibacy
Date: May 12, 2009
According to the article, Cutie took full responsibility in his apology for his actions. In his interview with Maggie Rodriguez of "The Early Show," Monday, May 11th, 2009 he is quoted as saying "I take full responsibility for what I did and I know it's wrong.
Cutie's repentant attitude was somewhat different than the attitude he displayed on Friday, May 8th, 2009 when he was much less contrite.
However he didn't back down from his feelings for the woman in saying "I will never say I'm sorry for loving a woman."
Cutie has apparently been wrestling with this part of the Priesthood, celibacy. As the article goes on to report he was for celibacy being an option rather than a mandate even before this scandal broke.
The woman who is the target of Cutie's affection is 35-year-old Ruhama Buni Canellis who is living in Miami Beach.
While Cutie and Canellis met about ten years ago apparently their intimate relationship didn't start until last year.
Two things that cutie admitted to were being in love and having sexual contact.
The way that things stand now is that Cutie's Bishop has relieved him of his duties and also given him time to think about what he wants to do. According to him, his girlfriend would opt for marriage; he isn't so sure that is what he wants to do.
Of course the situation has reignited the age-old argument as to whether or not Priests should be allowed to marry.
People point to the low number of young men entering the Priesthood and high incidence of amoral behavior involving young people as good reasons to ease the restriction. I agree.
However, my brother-in-law who is a priest does not agree. His position as is the position of many, many Priests is that doing the job takes 200% of available attention and energy and yes, love.
So are we any closer to ending this dumb celibacy rule? Every other holy man in the Western world is allowed to marry and have a family. Maybe once we get rid of these suppressed natural urges we can finally weed out the pedophiles and start to get our image back.
I use "our" sparingly since I'm barely a Catholic anymore.