UPDATE: It’s come to my attention that Father Capretta is not a Roman Catholic priest. I had tried phoning the Diocese of Columbus to verify this before publishing the story, but a very rude man told me that everyone had gone home and to call back Monday at 8:30. And it turns out that in this case, I was wrong and I’m very happy to be able to say so.

On Thursday news sources around the world were buzzing with the report that the famous drag queen “Big Mama Capretta” was, by day, a Catholic Priest in Ohio. The media, however, is not reporting that the man, Vincent Capretta who also calls himself “Father Anthony”, is actually part of an Independent Old Catholic Church not the Roman Catholic Church.

Capretta said that he “came out of the closet” in honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month proclaimed by President Obama. “It’s Big Mama y’all!” he stated, “And, I am no longer afraid to come out of the closet as a gay Catholic Priest… ” I am enjoying my life being who I am and who God intended me to be! Now let’s dance y’all!”

To set the record straight, Capretta is actually listed as rector of the Community of Charity (www.communityofcharity.org), an Independent Old Catholic Church that describes itself as all-inclusive. That definition includes ‘sexual orientation’in this group. He is not a part of the Roman Catholic Church and his church is not in communion with the See of Rome. The man, Vincent Capretta, is not a Roman Catholic. He is a member of the schismatic Old Catholic Church.

The term “Old Catholic Church” actually describes a grouping of autonomous bishops and jurisdictions that began to form in the mid-19th century. They rejected Papal authority and numerous Catholic doctrines, depending upon the group. Several of the groups have become strong supporters and participants in what is now called the “LGBT” (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender) movement.

Most of these groups tend to embrace a more “liberal”, often heretical, view of Christianity. Their clergy can normally be male or female and married or celibate.Some, such as the group which Vincent Capretta belongs to, not only endorse active homosexual practices and the homosexual lifestyle but ordain practicing homosexuals.

… Currently Capretta, performing as “Big Mama Capretta”, has a hit single titled “Big Mama’s House” that is ranked number 25 on the U.S. Billboard Club Play dance chart. By describing himself generically as a “Catholic priest,” he has intentionally positioned himself as an icon of irony regarding the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church regarding human sexuality.

Gay Blogs and entertainment sites on the web are gloating with headlines such as, “Priest Comes Out as Drag Queen with Hit Single” and “Priest Looks Like a Lady,” again portraying the man as a Roman Catholic priest.

The news of this “Drag Queen-Priest” has also produced a new torrent of negative comments toward the Catholic Church by the activist gay community. In addition, a backlash by Christians, both Catholics and Protestants, has been felt, as people remain unaware that this person is not really a Roman Catholic priest.

Faithful Catholics need to help set the record straight. Vincent Capretta may be a famous drag queen, he may have a hit single and he may even have ordination in an independent Old Catholic line; but, he is most certainly NOT a Roman Catholic priest.Rather, he is being used by those within a portion of the activist homosexual community to harm the Catholic Church and promote their agenda of cultural revolution.

I hate that I bought into the media hype, but I did. And I find it despicable that this man and the media have manipulated the story to intentionally smear the Catholic Church and to mislead people. In any case, I’m removing the contact information for the Diocese of Columbus, and I apologize for falling for this story.

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I have to say it. I know I’ll probably get some nasty e-mails for this post, but some things are more important than political correctness.

A Catholic priest from Columbus, OH has just come out of the closet as a gay drag queen, and is even recording music under his alter ego, “Big Mama Capretta”.

Gigantic vibrations are growing even larger with Big Mama Capretta’s new hit single ‘Big Mama’s House’ currently #25 on the U.S. Billboard Club Play dance chart. In celebration of Gay Pride Month, Big Mama Capretta reveals the surprise truth about her identity. By day, Capretta is none other than Father Anthony (aka Vincent Capretta), a proud practicing Catholic priest from Columbus, Ohio. By night, Big Mama Capretta is one heck of a fun drag queen performing for her minions!

“It’s Big Mama y’all! And, I am no longer afraid to come out of the closet as a gay Catholic Priest!” shouts the ‘out-and-proud’ Big Mama Capretta aka Father Anthony Capretta. “Thank you everyone for buying, playing and charting ‘Big Mama’s House.’ I am living proof that a person can do anything they set their mind to. We have to love and enjoy ourselves in this world. And, I am enjoying my life being who I am and who God intended me to be! Now, let’s DANCE y’all!”

Not only does Big Mama Capretta have a hit song on the Billboard club dance chart, she also recently auditioned for ‘America’s Got Talent’ for this summer’s competition.

First of all, “Big Mama Capretta” is not a she. HE has a penis, and therefore, HE is not a SHE. You are not a SHE unless you are born with a vagina. Period, end of story.

Here is the “hit” music video, where he makes his dual role of priest and drag queen rather obvious:

HE is a priest, a practicing Catholic priest. And this is beyond wrong. I cannot fathom how he’s still allowed to perform Mass. I don’t know that I particularly have a problem with a gay man becoming a priest, something they are currently not allowed to do. I know that the objection usually has something to do with the alleged predatory nature of homosexual men and young boys. I understand that, but I don’t know that I’d condemn all gay men from the priesthood, if they were ready to give up their homosexual lifestyle and devote their lives to God and the priesthood — just like straight men give up their heterosexual lifestyle and devote their lives to God and the priesthood. If a gay male is not prepared to leave that part of his life behind him, he should not be allowed to become a priest.

But this priest, this Father Anthony Capretta, is clearly relishing his homosexuality. Call me old-fashioned. Call me intolerant. I don’t give a shit. Some things are sacred, and the Catholic church is one of them. A priest cannot dress up like a drag queen. A priest cannot live a homosexual lifestyle. A priest is supposed to give up their entire lives — it’s why joining the priesthood is such a sacrifice. You devote your entire life to the church and to God, leaving everything else behind. No more being a drag queen. No more screwing men. If that isn’t a sacrifice this idiot is willing to make, then why the HELL is he still a priest?

It infuriates me that the Catholic Diocese of Columbus has seemingly taken NO action. Father Anthony should be given a choice: give up the drag act or leave the priesthood. I’m not so intolerant as to say that a drag queen can’t be a Catholic or that God hates them. But priests are held to a higher standard, and they have to choose either-or in every aspect of their lives. It’s no different for this man. If he’s not willing to give up this part of his life, then he should. not. be. a. priest. Roman Catholic canon states that openly gay men cannot serve in the priesthood, and therefore, he should be made to leave. No one expects priests to be perfect — they are, after all, still human. However, refraining from dressing up as a drag queen does not take a saintly act. It’s not exactly difficult. Either make the sacrifice and live your life for God, or get out of the priesthood. It’s as simple as that.

Here is the contact information for the Catholic Diocese of Columbus. I encourage any Catholics reading this to contact Bishop Campbell and find out, respectfully please, what he is planning to do about this man. And please, please be polite. Do not be rude or profane or disrespectful. I’m giving Bishop Campbell the benefit of the doubt right now, hoping that he just doesn’t know about Father Anthony’s actions. And if he is alerted to the situation, hopefully it will be handled.

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