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'''John Corapi''' was born May 20, 1947 in Hudson, New York. He is an American [[Catholic]] priest, retired, and a was member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) before being suspended. His deep voice and distinctive speaking style have won him millions of followers on EWTN [[Television]], [[Radio]] and through the internet. Corapi resides in [[Montana]] and is promoting [[abortion]] awareness under the title TheBlackSheepdog.

'''John Corapi''' was born May 20, 1947 in Hudson, New York. He is an American [[Catholic]] priest, retired, and a was member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) before being suspended. His deep voice and distinctive speaking style have won him millions of followers on EWTN [[Television]], [[Radio]] and through the internet. Corapi resides in [[Montana]] and is promoting [[abortion]] awareness under the title TheBlackSheepdog.

==Early Life==

==Early life==

He comes from an extremely devout Catholic family and often cites his Grandmother and Mother for his faith. His father abandoned the family when he was a young boy. He had a younger sister that died in an automobile accident. He was a star high school [[football]] player and took up the sport of [[boxing]].

He comes from an extremely devout Catholic family and often cites his Grandmother and Mother for his faith. His father abandoned the family when he was a young boy. He had a younger sister that died in an automobile accident. He was a star high school [[football]] player and took up the sport of [[boxing]].

==Religious life==

==Religious life==

[[File:Corapi.jpg|right|thumb| Father Corapi announcing via [[YouTube]] his conference in New Jersey at the Prudential Center October 30th, 2010]]

[[File:Corapi.jpg|right|thumb| Father Corapi announcing via [[YouTube]] his conference in New Jersey at the Prudential Center October 30th, 2010]]

Eventually, John Corapi went back to school, this time for theology studies. He had received a Masters degree in Sacred Scripture from Holy Apostles [[Seminary]]. Also, he moved to [[Spain]] where he earned Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology from the University of Navarre. John was ordained a [[priest]] by [[Pope John Paul II]] at the [[Vatican]]. He conducts speaking tours in [[North America]] and since his ordination to the priesthood in 1991 Fr. John Corapi has traveled over 2,000,000 miles preaching the Gospel. <ref>[https://www.seeuthere.com/rsvp/invitation/invitation.asp?id=/m1c9c3bd-48WSXDHSP8DSD The Lord and Giver of Life]</ref> Father Corapi had reconciled with his Dad and he heard his confession. Not long after, his dad became gravely ill, which required multiple operations and he lived his last years in much pain. Fr. Corapi was always at his dad's bedside with him. John held the funeral for his dad on September 11th, 2001.  

Eventually, John Corapi went back to school, this time for theology studies. He had received a Masters degree in Sacred Scripture from Holy Apostles [[Seminary]]. Also, he moved to [[Spain]] where he earned Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology from the University of Navarre. John was ordained a [[priest]] by [[Pope John Paul II]] at the [[Vatican]]. He conducts speaking tours in [[North America]] and since his ordination to the priesthood in 1991 Fr. John Corapi has traveled over 2,000,000 miles preaching the Gospel.<ref>[https://www.seeuthere.com/rsvp/invitation/invitation.asp?id=/m1c9c3bd-48WSXDHSP8DSD The Lord and Giver of Life]</ref> Father Corapi had reconciled with his Dad and he heard his confession. Not long after, his dad became gravely ill, which required multiple operations and he lived his last years in much pain. Fr. Corapi was always at his dad's bedside with him. John held the funeral for his dad on September 11, 2001.  

His website explains; The essence of Father's message is the essential message of [[Jesus Christ]]. It is Good News: a message of truth and goodness, love and mercy. It is above all else a message of hope. He has a great love for the [[Virgin Mary]] which he says leads us to the fullness of Jesus Christ. He developed the highly acclaimed series on the [[Catechism]] of the Catholic Church entitled The Teaching of Jesus Christ. This study is used throughout the world as a course in religious education and catechises.

His website explains; The essence of Father's message is the essential message of [[Jesus Christ]]. It is Good News: a message of truth and goodness, love and mercy. It is above all else a message of hope. He has a great love for the [[Virgin Mary]] which he says leads us to the fullness of Jesus Christ. He developed the highly acclaimed series on the [[Catechism]] of the Catholic Church entitled The Teaching of Jesus Christ. This study is used throughout the world as a course in religious education and catechises.

==Notable==

==Notable==

Fr. Corapi was instrumental in exposing an alleged scam in which patients were advised to have unneeded heart-bypass surgery. The coalition described him as a "priest-turned-whistleblower" and a "a key figure in a probe over whether heart surgeons had performed hundreds of worthless heart operations". <ref>[http://www.corporatecrimereporter.com/redding111505.htm Redding Docs to Pay Millions to Settle False Claims Act Lawsuit] Corporate Crime Reporter, November 15, 2005</ref> <ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/11/21/eveningnews/main530362.shtml Surgery For Profit?] CBS, November 21, 2002</ref>

Fr. Corapi was instrumental in exposing an alleged scam in which patients were advised to have unneeded heart-bypass surgery. The coalition described him as a "priest-turned-whistleblower" and a "a key figure in a probe over whether heart surgeons had performed hundreds of worthless heart operations".<ref>[http://www.corporatecrimereporter.com/redding111505.htm Redding Docs to Pay Millions to Settle False Claims Act Lawsuit] Corporate Crime Reporter, November 15, 2005</ref><ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/11/21/eveningnews/main530362.shtml Surgery For Profit?] CBS, November 21, 2002</ref>

==See Also==

==See also==

* [[Essay:We Win]]

* [[Essay:We Win]]

* [[Fr. Corapi on Notre Dame scandal]]

* [[Fr. Corapi on Notre Dame scandal]]

*"Run the race to the finish line, for in the end we have the certain knowledge that truth will triumph over lies, light over darkness, and good over evil."

*"Run the race to the finish line, for in the end we have the certain knowledge that truth will triumph over lies, light over darkness, and good over evil."

*"The brain is designed for the truth and the heart is designed for love."

*"The brain is designed for the truth and the heart is designed for love."

*"Why does a good God permit evil?" Father Corapi perfectly explains this "theological no-brainer" when describing the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The greatest evil ever.... the creatures killing the Creator, [[Deicide]]. Yet, the greatest Good has come out of it, Jesus's redemption for mankind. <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2PsB5T5Ndo New War/Old War] YouTube</ref> God permits evil to bring a greater good about.

*"Why does a good God permit evil?" Father Corapi perfectly explains this "theological no-brainer" when describing the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The greatest evil ever.... the creatures killing the Creator, [[Deicide]]. Yet, the greatest Good has come out of it, Jesus's redemption for mankind.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2PsB5T5Ndo New War/Old War] YouTube</ref> God permits evil to bring a greater good about.

The pillars of father's preaching.

The pillars of father's preaching.

*Love for and a relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary which leads us into a vibrant and loving relationship with Jesus Christ.   

*Love for and a relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary which leads us into a vibrant and loving relationship with Jesus Christ.   

*Great love and reverence for the Most Holy Eucharist--from Holy Mass to adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.   

*Great love and reverence for the Most Holy Eucharist—from Holy Mass to adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.   

*An uncompromising love for and obedience to the Holy Father and the teaching of the Magisterium of the Church.

*An uncompromising love for and obedience to the Holy Father and the teaching of the Magisterium of the Church.

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==External Links==

==External links==

*[http://www.theblacksheepdog.us/ The Black Sheepdog - John Corapi's blog]

*[http://www.theblacksheepdog.us/ The Black Sheepdog - John Corapi's blog]

*[http://www.youtube.com/user/TheBlackSheepdog1 TheBlackSheepdog YouTube channel]

*[http://www.youtube.com/user/TheBlackSheepdog1 TheBlackSheepdog YouTube channel]