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Shortly after my mom passed, while I was still a very angry atheist, I would occasionally hear Fr. Corapi on the radio. The certainty in his voice and his ability to tell very interesting stories of reconciliation with Christ gave me brief moments of pause in my atheism and despair.

I don't want to overplay his impact on my eventual reversion, but his ministry was appreciated.

Then it got ugly... and then really ugly with the leather jacket and Black Sheepdog stuff.

But, I'm reading from different sources that he reconciled himself to the Church. That he's living a life of prayer, penance, and seclusion in a monastery. It's kind of beautiful when you think of it. I hope it's true.

Sure, it must feel great to be at the top of the world and have people hanging on to most things you say. Getting recognition from people who otherwise wouldn't even look in your direction.

I saw alittle of that with my son after he had an exceptionally good basketball back last year in 7th grade. People who never once said anything to him were coming up, patting him on the back, and pouring it on. From that one little moment I noticed a swagger that he started to carry himself with. Even the way that he was talking to me and my wife. I pulled him to the side, told him to come back to earth. Thankfully his basketball accomplishments have been much more tempered.

But, I have no idea what it must be like for someone like Fr. Corapi. Regularly and for years you're on the rise in popularity.

To go from those heights to humbly submitting to a life of silence before the presence of God... you could write a book about it.

According to online postings by Jesse Romero, yes, he's reconciled to the Church and is living out his life in a monastery, and doing penance.

anawim wrote: ↑Fri Feb 06, 2026 10:30 am According to online postings by Jesse Romero, yes, he's reconciled to the Church and is living out his life in a monastery, and doing penance.

That is great news. Thanks for verifying it.

I came across this sentiment on a few different message boards. But, not all posts are created equal.

I took it as a good sign when he took down the black sheepdog stuff. I'm very happy to hear he's got his life of faith back in order.

anawim wrote: ↑Fri Feb 06, 2026 10:30 am According to online postings by Jesse Romero, yes, he's reconciled to the Church and is living out his life in a monastery, and doing penance.

I hope it's true but I don't see why SOLT wouldn't announce it if it were, Corapi is a public figure.

Also see the update at the end of this:

Update as of April 9, 2025:

A reader shared with me an unsigned email sent by SOLT after the reader had asked them to forward a prayer request to Father Corapi. The email said: “Dear [name redacted by me], Praying for your intentions. Fr Corapi is left [sic] SOLT almost 15 years ago. We have no way to forward your prayer request to him. God Bless you.”

Periodically I receive emails from readers asking for a mailing address for, or to forward a prayer request to, Father Corapi. Please note that I have no contact information for him. Thank you and God bless.

https://www.renewamerica.com/columns/abbott/210505

Reconciled with the Church and still part of SOLT are two different things.

Well yes but Jesse Romero had said Corapi had reconciled with SOLT.

Edited: Jesse Romero was quoted as having said that Corapi had reconciled with his religious order (that is SOLT).

The statement did not say he "reconciled with the Church", and I am not sure what it would mean for him to be "reconciled with the Church" because he was never excommunicated or even laicized; his faculties were suspended by his bishop pending an investigation. He revolted against this, but apparently eventually knuckled under and obeyed the orders he was given.

Reconciliation can happen in both directions. If he decided to come in out of the cold, then that would be a reconciliation.