Fr. Chad Alec Ripperger, born on October 11, 1964, is an American Catholic priest and exorcist known for his expertise in spiritual warfare, theology, and philosophy. He is the founder of the Doloran Fathers, also known as the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother, based in the Archdiocese of Denver.
Exorcism of a possessed woman.
Early Life and Education
Fr. Chad Ripperger was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. He pursued higher education with dedication, earning two bachelor's degrees from the University of San Francisco: one in Theology and another in Philosophy. He furthered his studies by completing a Master’s in Philosophy at the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. Subsequently, he attended seminary and earned a Master’s in Theology at Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut. Later, after joining the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, he was sent to Rome and completed his Doctorate in Philosophy at the University of the Holy Cross.
Ordination and Assignments
He was ordained a Catholic priest on June 7, 1997, by Edward Slattery for the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter. Upon ordination, he spent a year in a parish in Omaha, Nebraska and then was assigned to St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward, Nebraska, the diocesan seminary for the Diocese of Lincoln, NE. After teaching 4 years at the diocesan seminary, he taught for 6 years at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton NE, which is the main seminary for the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter in the United States. He spent 3 years as a pastor in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
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Ministry and Exorcism
In the early 2010s, Bishop Edward Slattery of Tulsa asked Ripperger to consider training exorcists for the diocese; from that, an idea developed to begin a society of exorcists. He now has his own society, the Doloran Fathers, also known as the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother, which is located in the archdiocese of Denver. Fr. Ripperger is a spiritual father and mentor to OSMM.
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Expertise and Recognition
Fr. Ripperger is a leading expert in the area of spiritual warfare and exorcism. He is a well known and sought after speaker. His education and first hand experience make his presentations highly informative and interesting.
Publications
Fr. Ripperger's books (published by Sensus Traditionis) and lectures give a no-nonsense approach to the Faith, which many of the faithful see as a breath of fresh air. Tumblar House has recently republished an incredibly important lecture by Fr. Ripperger where he examines and seeks to improve the state of the Catholic traditionalist movement, which he believes currently has a lot of problems that are hindering its growth.
Some of his notable works include:
- Introduction to the Science of Mental Health (Sensus Traditionis Press, 2013)
- Magisterial Authority (Sensus Traditionis Press, 2014)
- The Metaphysics of Evolution (Books on Demand, 2012)
- Topics on Tradition (Sensus Traditionis Press, 2013)
Fr. Chad Ripperger in November 2022
Quick Facts about Fr. Chad Ripperger
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Born | October 11, 1964 (age 61) Casper, Wyoming, United States |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Residence | Keenesburg, Colorado |
| Alma Mater | University of San Francisco (BA), University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas (MA), Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut (MA) University of the Holy Cross (Doctorate in Philosophy) |
| Orders | Ordination June 7, 1997 by Edward Slattery |
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