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CORPUS is a faith community affirming an inclusive priesthood rooted in a reformed and renewed Church.
CORPUS, celebrating forty-four years of service to the people of God, is one of the oldest reform groups in the Catholic Church, and is active in reform movements both in the U.S. and abroad. We are committed to working for a renewed priesthood of married and single men and women dedicated to serving God through the Community of Believers.
Membership Renewal
IT IS TIME TO RENEW YOUR 2019 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP IN CORPUS!
This is a gentle reminder that 2019 CORPUS membership contributions for 2019 are due. As in the past, membership remains: $85 for individuals; $125 for couples; and, $1 - $84 for associates. Each category of membership receives annual subscription to CORPUS REPORTS, weekly E-CORPUS and, if desired, inclusion on CORPUS e-mailings via ConstantContact.
Please use our online screens to send your tax-deductible contribution to CORPUS by March 31, 2019. Online payments are only made through paypal.
If you prefer, you may download the Registration Form to register offline.
A Message From Our Co-Chairpersons
Biographical Statements:
Nick De Los Reyes was ordained for the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in 1973 and later married. He and Mary were blessed with six children, who have blessed their parents with six grandchildren (so far). Nick served two terms on the CORPUS board and during this past year served as chair of the Planning Committee. He is inspired by Vatican II and for many decades has been nurtured by its spirit that lives on in CORPUS.
Linda Pinto, a former Franciscan nun, married Ralph, a priest of the Diocese of Newark, New Jersey, in 1975. Shortly thereafter, they found CORPUS. In 1989, Linda was one of the first women appointed to the newly formed Board. She consequently served as CORPUS Member Services for ten years. Eventually, she was elected to the Board and represented CORPUS in Catholic Organizations for Renewal. In 2011, she and Ralph Co-Edited CORPUS REPORTS until December 2016.
Vision Statement:
From its humble beginnings, the essence and energy of CORPUS celebrate three fundamental principles: the primacy of conscience; the sanctity of sexuality; and the full equality of women.
Rev. John Patrick "Jack" Fitzpatrick
John was the son of Irish immigrants, the late William and Mollie Fitzpatrick. He was born and raised in Brockton, attended Holy Cross College and St. John’s Seminary where he became ordained in 1960. He received his Master’s Degree in Deaf Studies from Boston University.
John served as a Chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve where he achieved the rank of Lt. Colonel. He administered the sacraments and counseled U.S. Air Force men and women. He was deployed on active duty to multiple domestic and international U.S. Air Force Bases, including Turkey and Greenland throughout his 20 year career.
St. Brigid in Lexington was John’s first parish assignment. Fr. Fitz was passionate about civil rights, and with the blessing of their St. Brigid’s Pastor, he and Fr. Tom a fellow curate participated in the Selma Alabama Civil Rights Movement in the 60’s.
Also at St. Brigid, Fr. Fitz became interested in working with the Deaf after getting to know a parish family with deaf children. Serving the deaf community would become his lifelong passion.
Charles Meiser
Rest in Peace
Date of birth: February 16, 1932 – Date of death: December 29, 2018
Charles Aloysius Meiser came to the end of his journey at the age of 86 on Dec. 29, 2018. He was blessed to leave this world with his wife, Barbara (Naberhaus) Meiser, son, Andrew Meiser, daughter Amy Morgan and grandchildren, Kaden and Kayley Morgan by his side. Charles was born to Eugene and Agnes Meiser in Noble, Oklahoma in 1932.
Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ernest Meiser and sisters Margaret Elkins, Jeannie Gaffney and grandson, Keagen Morgan. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Center of Family Love in Okarche, Oklahoma.
RESOURCES
CORPUS Reports
