Chad Ripperger
Chad Ripperger | |
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 Ripperger in November 2022 | |
| Archdiocese | Denver |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 7, 1997 by Edward Slattery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1964 Casper, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Residence | Keenesburg, Colorado |
| Alma mater | University of San Francisco (BA) University of St. Thomas (MA) Holy Apostles College and Seminary Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (PhD) |
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alma_mater which should be merged with/replace by education.Chad Alec Ripperger (born October 11, 1964) is an American Catholic priest, theologian, and exorcist. He founded the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother, a traditionalist Catholic association in the Archdiocese of Denver, Colorado, United States, known as the Doloran Fathers. Ripperger is noted for his public commentary on metaphysics, the Mass, spiritual warfare, mental health, and prayer, particularly in relation to his work on deliverance ministry. His views have drawn both supporters and critics, with some commentators expressing concern over the controversial nature of his theological and societal claims.