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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 2020 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP IN CORPUS!
This is a gentle reminder that 2020 CORPUS membership contributions for 2020 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, the CORPUS BLOG, 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 December 31, 2019. Online payments are only made through paypal.
If you prefer, you may download the Registration Form to register offline.
2019- Praying Advent
A rich and powerful
season of the Church year.
We often miss Advent's power because these December weeks are full of secular Christmas parties and preparations for Christmas. Each year, the busyness of this season serves to distract us from having an Advent season that truly prepares us for the celebration of Christmas, with all its meaning. This site offers simple ways to enter into this Advent season, week by week, in the midst of our everyday lives.
Joseph Grilliot
Jan. 27, 2015
REST IN PEACE
Joe Grilliot died on Jan. 27 2015 at the age of 83. A quiet man of deep spirituality and conviction, Joe had grown up on a farm in western Kansas and never lost his closeness to the earth. As a young man he had served as a missionary priest in Chile, eventually leaving the priesthood to marry and raise a family.
Settling in the Kansas City area, Joe became friends with Unbound’s co-founder Bob Hentzen and began a relationship with the organization that would last the rest of his life. Serving as both a staff member and, later, a volunteer, Joe inspired the Unbound community with his dedication to simple living and stewardship of the environment.
James E. Fitzpatrick
REST IN PEACE
November 8, 2019
James E. Fitzpatrick, “Fitz”, totally an Irishman, was born on March 31, 1937, the second child of William and Betty Fitzpatrick, in Brownsville, MN (Houston County). His siblings were Howard (deceased), Rosemary (deceased) and David. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Karen.
After grade school in Brownsville, Jim attended Loretto High School in Caledonia. He worked as a highway flagman in Southeastern MN after his sophomore year of high school. The lack of traffic on rural roads allowed him to read many books during long summer days.
After high school graduation, Jim attended St. Mary’s College in Winona as a seminarian studying for the Catholic priesthood and was later sent to Catholic University in Washington, D.C. where he received a Master’s degree in Secondary Education Administration.
Ordained as a Catholic priest in June, 1963, his first assignment was as an associate at Cathedral parish in Winona, MN, followed by St. Pius X in Rochester, and then Good Counsel Academy, Loyola High School and the Motherhouse of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, all in Mankato. Jim was then assigned to teach at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary at St. Mary’s College in Winona. He next served at Queen of Angels parish and Pacelli High School in Austin before his final assignment back at St. Pius X in Rochester in the summer of 1973. There he met Sister Karen Beyers, who served as Director of Religious Education for the parish. After a year, Jim resigned from the priesthood and taught adult religious education in Phoenix, AZ where Karen, who had left the convent, was also teaching. They later returned to MN where they were married in 1974, amid family and friends.
Edward A. Frueh
REST IN PEACE
March 26, 1930 – August 10, 2018
A much loved father and grandfather, Edward Adolf Frueh, 88 passed away on August 10, 2018. Ed was born to Edward A. Frueh Sr. and Catherine (Patterson) Frueh on March 26, 1930 in Lima, Ohio. Ed was the eldest of two sons.
He studied for the priesthood at the Pontifical College of Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. In 1957 Ed was ordained a priest. After ordination, he spent many years in spiritual leadership and seminary work in parishes located in both North Dakota and Montana.
On August 13, 1970, Edward married Marcellena A. Wehri and they moved to Glasgow, MT. Married for 45 years, Ed and Marci raised their six adopted children at their farm in Glasgow.
Ed wore many hats throughout his life. To name a few, he was an addiction counselor with Family Training Center, manager of Milk River Activity Center, a baker at Glasgow Bakery, a butcher at Treasure Trail Processing and an insurance agent.
Ed and Marci made a big difference in many lives as foster parents. Their hearts and home were always open for children in need of shelter for the night or for months at a time.
Norm Fontaine
June 7, 2018
REST IN PEACE
Norm Fontaine was a beloved husband and father and a devoted servant of the Lord from an early age. He was born August 22, 1924 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and entered the seminary at the age of fourteen. He was ordained into the Order of the Blessed Sacrament on September 22, 1951 and was sent to the Gregorian University in Rome for three years of post-graduate study. Over the years, he learned five languages and earned three master’s degrees as well as a licentiate degree from Rome. Returning to the U.S., he served as a pastor and seminary professor in New York, Ohio, Maine, and Wisconsin. He was a humble, happy priest, and was much loved by all the people he served over the years.
In 1979, while serving in the Green Bay diocese of Wisconsin, he met the woman who would become the love of his life. After a deep spiritual friendship of nine years, he felt God was calling him into marriage, and he married Beverly Doerner in Milwaukee on July 16, 1988 at the age of sixty-three. He became the stepfather of her son Edward, who was fourteen at the time and chose to have his last name legally changed to Norm’s name, Fontaine. In August of 1989, Norm and Beverly had their first daughter, Kristin Lauren, and a year later they had a second child, Angel, who died as a result of miscarriage. In April of 1993, they had their third daughter, Amy Clare; at this time, Norm was sixty-nine years old, and Beverly was forty-two. He was a very loving and devoted stay-at-home dad while Beverly pursued her career in social work.
Norm was courageous and adventurous. In 1994, the family felt called by God to travel across the country, so they moved to Victorville, California. By this time, they knew their oldest daughter Kristin had signs of autism, and southern California was the best place in the country for treatment and educational options for Kristin. They lived there for twelve years, and Norm supported the family and watched over the children and Beverly while she worked full-time and finished her master’s degree and doctorate. Norm’s love and devotion to God and to his family was an inspiration to everyone who met him throughout his life.
James "Jim" Jack Hodge
REST IN PEACE
James “Jim” Jack Hodge died Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Houston, Texas at the age 86. James was born August 2, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana and was the second oldest of 11 children. At an early age, Jim found his passion for serving God and entered the St. Meinrad Archabbey in Southern Indiana at 14 years old. He remained at St. Meinrad until he was ordained into the Roman Catholic priesthood at the age of 26 on May 5, 1956. While serving as a priest, Jim was a parish priest, high school teacher and the priest at Terra Haute Federal Prison. He later moved to Washington, D.C. where he was the director in charge of religion for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Jim left the priesthood but continued his service for the Lord by obtaining his Master’s Degree in Social Work with an Advanced Clinical Practice License. He worked for American Medical International for many years and saw patients in his private psychotherapy practice. Jim was also a licensed real estate broker and sold real estate with his wife after retiring from private practice. Faith and family were central to Jim’s life. He remained close to all of his siblings during his lifetime. Although they were spread out all over the country, they all congregated regularly for family reunions. Jim loved his family and was a devoted father and grandfather. He supported his children in all their hobbies. Jim joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary to help his son, Michael, foster his passion of boating and seamanship. In January of 1995, Jim became a grandfather. He spent all his time helping with his 5 grandchildren. He was always there for his kids and grandkids. Whether it was picking up someone at school or cheering for his grandkids at sporting events, Jim loved being a father and grandfather.
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