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'Father Oprah,' Fiancée Set Wedding Date

Former Catholic cleric plans Episcopalian nuptials

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(Newser) – The onetime Catholic priest whose cavorting with his then-girlfriend led to his departure from the church is headed for the altar—as the groom. The Rev. Alberto Cutié, aka the "kissing priest," and his girlfriend of 2 years plan to wed this month in the Episcopal church, which he joined last month after they were photographed in a clinch on the beach, the Miami Herald reports.

The Rev. Alberto Cutie and girlfriend Ruhama Buni Canellis chat with a member of the Church of the Resurrection at a reception after mass on May 31, 2009, in Biscayne Park, Fla.
The Rev. Alberto Cutie and girlfriend Ruhama Buni Canellis chat with a member of the Church of the Resurrection at a reception after mass on May 31, 2009, in Biscayne Park, Fla.   (AP Photo)
Father Alberto Cutie enters the Church of the Resurrection in Miami, May 31, 2009.
Father Alberto Cutie enters the Church of the Resurrection in Miami, May 31, 2009.   (AP Photo)
Rev. Alberto Cutie waves to the media at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection May 31, 2009, in Biscayne Park, Fla. The popular priest delivered his first sermon since leaving the Catholic Church.
Rev. Alberto Cutie waves to the media at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection May 31, 2009, in Biscayne Park, Fla. The popular priest delivered his first sermon since leaving the Catholic Church.   (AP Photo)
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justme
Jun 12, 09 4:20 PM CDT
Good luck to them. I just wonder how a man who can't keep one vow will do with another. Reply
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kokuaguy
Jun 12, 09 5:24 PM CDT
A vow of celibacy is a whole different thing than a vow to love & honor a babe like this. She's a "cutie." Reply
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flame821
Jun 12, 09 5:31 PM CDT
I think its ridiculous to still insist on vows of celibacy. It only leads to huge problems as the Catholic church well knows Reply
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Amber
Jun 12, 09 6:21 PM CDT
The one thing I guess I fail to understand is if a guy is married he can become a Priest still but if he is a Priest he can't get married...strange. Then again perhaps they like the legaxy of the Priests and little boys better than a priest who falls in love with an adult? Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Jun 13, 09 9:45 AM CDT
Bingo!
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