Update: Ohio Priest Heads for Rehab After Drunken Jail Cell ‘Sermon’ Goes Viral
- Posted on March 5, 2011 at 11:50pm by
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CNN:
An Ohio priest is heading to rehab, his lawyer said, after his drunken, profanity-laced rant from inside a jail cell wound up on YouTube and went viral.
The Rev. Ignatius Kury has taken a leave of absence from Holy Ghost Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic Church in south Akron and plans to enter a clerical rehabilitation center in Maryland next week, his lawyer told CNN.
Yes, Kury has seen the video of himself, and it‘s clear he’s drunk, attorney Walter Benson said.
“He’s an extremely intoxicated priest. I don’t think being a priest saves you from the affects of alcohol,” he said. “He’s feeling horrible. He’s unbelievably remorseful for his actions. He’s trying to be proactive to address the issues that he has.”
Kury, 35, was arrested last Sunday on suspicion of operating a vehicle impaired after driving his car off the road and failing a field sobriety test, Sgt. Chris Adkins of the Brimfield Township Police Department said.
When he was brought back to the police station, Kury blew a .203 in a breathalyzer test, well beyond Ohio’s legal limit of .08, according to a police report. While he was handcuffed to the wall in a temporary holding facility, he exposed himself, prompting an officer to videotape his actions.
That’s when Kury launched into a irate, occasionally tearful jail cell sermon touching on a wide variety of topics, from Oprah Winfrey and Sarah Palin to Libya and patriotism, as he demanded to be released.
“Christ on the cross, you got these shackles on me,” he said. “I’ll give you the sermon on the mount, your sermon on the mount is this: get this f-–g bars off me ‘cuz I’m getting a rash.”
Read the rest here.
The Blaze first told about the arrest on Thursday.
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Comments (76)
RightPolitically
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:10pmThis guy is in the grip of the Devil (booze). I don’t believe throwing him into a rehab with other priests will work because most of them are drunks first and priests second. The Catholic Church, not Christianity mind you, is a magnet for and the safe haven of miscreants!
Report Post »destrecht
Posted on June 7, 2012 at 11:31amHow is it any more or less a safe haven? That’s a stupid statement. I‘ll bet you that there’s just as many miscreants in any religion.
Report Post »niwalter
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 11:47amAdd your comments
Report Post »Stop_Your_Lying_Libs
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 11:25amThat’s certainly not what Jesus would do.
Report Post »chunkstyle
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 11:03amEven though this guy will need to serve the penalty for his actions, I have no right to judge this guy.I needs Jesus’ grace and mercy every day. I hope he gets help and realizes God can deliver him from his struggles.
Report Post »Gawfer
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 10:40amThose of you without sin, cast the first stone.
This is a bit sad, funny and sobering all at the same time. Each of us have our own burdens to bear, most are kept secret. His was exposed, and rightly so. He is getting help, so take his license away for a while and remember he is a man; not God.
Report Post »Carl1
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 9:45amAfter 3 Dui’s, Exposing himself, And the Church keeps him?????
Report Post »I would be finding me a new church. End of Sermon.
jordy2010
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 9:29am@jzs
Report Post »wow dude……. don’t accidentally bite your own tongue…….. it would kill you instantly…. I’ve never seen such hateful venom anywhere on the internet…….. go see a shrink…….you might be the next Jared you-know-who….sheesh.
Golden_Showers_of_Freedom
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 9:51amI don’t know, JZS makes some pretty good points. Y‘all do take every opportunity to run down the entire Muslim population with individual Muslim’s who deviate from the main stream Islamic faith. We have all seen plenty of hypocritical Christians. Remember Waco, Texas?
Report Post »Uncle Crusty
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 9:28amLOL, praying to satan huh, now that is the laugh of the day for me, you will not like th econsequences of your words, just like the priest on the tape.
As to the priest, I hope he gets some help.
To JSZ, you are a fool and a moron for saying what you did.
To all Christians…God Bless you all, and may God build a hedge of safety around you and your families.
Report Post »sjohn70037
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 9:22amThe Catholic Church is no more. It’s been taken over by social justice advocates that hide illegal aliens, rape children and re-write the word of God. It is truly a shame.
Report Post »Norden
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 5:01pmCan I see your sources?
Report Post »destrecht
Posted on June 7, 2012 at 1:38pmEvery point is your statement is false. “The Catholic Church is no more.
It’s been taken over by social justice advocates that hide illegal aliens ” Actually, it’s undergoing a rebirth. They could have said that in several periods in History, Just like the Hebrews. 100, the reformation, etc. yet we always come back! Currently there are over a billion Catholics, and the most new priests and nuns are from the more conservative seminaries, convents. There are elements in it that make noise, and the good Catholics are ignored. That‘s why you don’t see them. “Priest teaches traditional teachings and acts wonderful for his parish!” There’s a great headline….
“rape children ” Oh yes. first off, the percentage of priests that have done molestation is actually lower than society at large. Second, there haven’t actually been any cases of pedophilia- it’s actually Ephebophilia- with teenage boys, or as it’s commonly called, Homosexuality.
“and re-write the word of God. It is truly a shame”.We have a very accurate bible- pretty much the same as when it was compiled by the Catholic church in the 4th century. It’s meaning have only been changed sine the advent of Sola Scruptura, (Martin Luther) which means anybody can interpret the Bible for themselves.
Report Post »Paul G
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 9:09amThis is why I don‘t ’belong’ to a religion anymore. I was born and raised Protestant. I know one or two bad apples don’t … But I know we should hate the sin not the sinner, but as soon ‘major’ religions stated having openly gay priests and ministers, that was it for me. We can talk about Rev Wright, but how many of your own churches do you go to every sunday that are ordaining ministers and having gay ceremonies. The Bible CLEARLY says it is an abomination. If major religions can‘t follow their ’own’ bible…I’m not gonna follow them.
Report Post »Norden
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 5:00pmMy Church doesn’t have gay ceremonies…
Report Post »Golden_Showers_of_Freedom
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 9:06amJudging from the way this priest was acting and speaking, plus with his substance abuse issues, it is only a matter of time before Fox either asks this priest to host a show or run for president.
Report Post »wyatts_torch
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 7:37ammight be time for him to start his prison ministry
Report Post »martinspotatorolls
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 7:35amWho amongst us hasn’t ended up like the good reverend, lol. What a creep.
Report Post »Nemo13
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 7:14am“clerical rehabilitation center” ?? What is that? A regular rehab would not do? How very hollywood of the church.
“That guy seems gay, very gay, very very gay, better check his car trunk for little boys.”
I agree. And always remember, any place you have large groups of strictly children, or men, or women, you have gheys and sexual predators. Period. This guy should be held for questioning. I don’t believe any religion allows gheys except modern hollywood false churches. Hold bad behaviour accountable, this guy should no longer be a priest, if investigated, more than likely never should have been a priest at all. This could be said about a lot of priests, with all the stories of child abuse here and there, they get a pass. People give everything a pass now, the churches are in the same boat as this country, people lose there way and the predators come in to take over. Start cutting them lose! Same with politicians.
Report Post »ohiovalleywizard
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 4:02ami walked out of the church years ago because this piece of trash is the best they can offer
Report Post »QuietRiot
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 2:18amSir you like the rest are human we make mistakes and with god we can make it right. I pray that the demon drinks away from you. and you can move on. I lost both Partents From Canton Ohio and the drinking killed both of them . God can remind us of humbleness if we see it that way as a gift of learning a life lesson.
Report Post »MeteoricLimbo
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 1:49amI hope and wish the best for the guy
Report Post »Ledger
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 1:40amI can’t believe the guy pleaded not guilty when the police had such damaging video evidence. After three drunk driving arrests and exposing himself to the police, the man should be unceremoniously discharged from his career as a priest. I see no reason why his parishioners should pay for his legal defense or his treatment.
That guy needs to move on and work on his problems in a career where people do not look to you as a moral authority. After he gets his act together and maintains his sobriety for few years, he could possibly be a good drug / alcohol abuse counselor in prisons or homeless shelters.
Report Post »N37BU6
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:51amWhile he’s there, get him a psychologist so he can realize he’s actually gay.
teachermitch32
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 1:04pmBut, but, see, that’s actually alright with his denomination…even if secretly.
Strosity
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:35amIrish? Drunk? Huh?
hopnmad
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:37amHey, I’m Irish and even I thought that was funny =)
Report Post »restorehope
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:33amHe is a priest, not a saint. Priests are human, just like the rest of us, and sometimes end up going down the wrong path. He obviously needs professional help and will surely be getting it now.
While I don’t condone his drinking excess, I do pity the ridicule he will face the rest of his life thanks to the world-wide publicity. We don’t know if he was over-worked, pushed-to-the edge, compassionate, kind, or any other attribute. All we see is that he has a drinking problem. It does not tell his whole story, nor is it any of our business.
All I can say is he who is sinless should cast the first stone.
Report Post »Zoe
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 8:20amI agree, but many get pleasure from others’ pain.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:11am“The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking….”
Report Post »glennisright.com
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:07amWow, what a great example you are Father.
Report Post »hopnmad
Posted on March 5, 2011 at 11:57pmit’s sad, really
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:12amIf he is an alcoholic, remember that alcoholism is a disease.
Report Post »hopnmad
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:35am@ Showtime
it‘s just sad how a man’s addiction can ruin his life, not to mention the image of the church. hope he gets set straight real fast
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 4:42amThe number of alcoholics in the ranks of the priesthood is epidemic! It is right up there with police officers! http://wp.me/pYLB7-IH
Report Post »Zoe
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 8:17amWhich comes first the disease or the addiction?
Report Post »ADNIL
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 2:53pmThere is an old saying: “When the wine goes in, the TRUTH comes out.”
Report Post »miles from nowhere
Posted on March 5, 2011 at 11:56pmHollywood people and the priest have an awful lot in common
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:14amsay 3 hail mary’s and sin no more….yea right
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:20amHave another schlitz
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:21amWhat does this priest think he is to drive drunk repeatedly and expect not to get punished ?
Report Post »An illegal alien ?
thepatriotdave
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 12:45amI hope this poor guy looks into a different line of work, cause his preaching days are over.
On second thought, we do have numerous wacko’s in this country that may actually like his sort of preaching and find some weird sort of strength in what he says. God help us!
I‘m going to say a prayer for him even though something doesn’t feel right about it. Try to imagine what his family is going through right now. I sure hope he doesn’t have kids in school. Hell, I hope he doesn’t have kids period!
http://www.americasteapartynews.com
Report Post »jzs
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 1:04amYet another example of Christians behaving badly. Using the the Blaze logic that any reprehensible action or statement by any Muslim represents the other billion Muslims in the world I’ll say this: all Christians are drunkards. All Christian pastors like to abuse little boys. All Christians protest the funerals of dead soldiers because of of DADT or would if they were in the neighborhood.
Why is it you are so willing to take an example of a Muslim behaving badly, and assume that a quarter of the world’s population is exactly like them, and yet so easily dismiss weirdo Christians as not representative of the religion?
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 1:38am@ jzs
Report Post »You do know that muslims kill and maim in the name of islam , right ?
Do you think this priest was drinking and driving in the name of his religion ?
Have you noticed that anytime a muslim is accused or prosecuted for jihad , it is taken as an attack against islam itself, by muslims themselves ?
In the case of this priest, did you hear of any Christian group coming out to condemn his arrest as an attack on Christianity ?
grandmaof5
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 7:16amI wonder if he is going to be pro-active about the solicitations he made or is that ingrained in his psyche. I don’t think I would want my boys anywhere around him and would be asking alot of questions if he had been around boys in the church. Maybe the alcohol told the truth.
Report Post »GrannyATL
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 8:55amThat’s his third DUI since 2004? Sorry, but he needs some jail time. Serious jail time.
Report Post »RAS
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 9:17amThe fact is there are lots of individuals who are ministers in all the Christian faiths who probably should be in a different line of work, but I don’t know if Rev. Kury is one of them and it would be unfair to judge him based on a few seconds of video. As the attorney said, when someone gets extremely intoxicated, they do and say really stupid things. How many of us know that first hand? The appropriate thing to do is to pray for his successful rehabilitation.
Report Post »bobby535
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 10:50amI agree this guy should not be a priest, but I can say look at the bright side he didn’t saw off anyones head with a dull sword.
All the nut job Christians get pointed out and exposed (which is fine it should happen) yet the nut job Muslims get defended. Why is this? The nut job Muslims tell the world they want to take it over and make you one of them, or die. I think that is a lot more scary than a drunk Christian. I’m not even Christian but i feel like I should point out the hypocrisy.
Report Post »trunorthstrong
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 2:52pmAs does Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck, addictions show no discrimination based on politcal or religious affiliation, socio-economic status, race or sex.
Report Post »Uncurable wound
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 4:21pmIf a liar and deceiver comes and says,
Report Post »‘I will prophesy for you plenty of wine and beer,’
that would be just the prophet for this people!
Micah 2:11 amen
silentwatcher
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 4:58pmJust goes to prove NO ONE is perfect, Priest or not. Fortunately, he didn’t hurt anyone. Fortunately, he observed the video and recognized the disease and appears to be trying to cure it. Unfortunately, this can happen to anyone, in one way or another.
I sure won’t be casting any stones. I wish him luck.
Report Post »shotzie
Posted on March 7, 2011 at 8:53pmWhat I don’t understand is if he is so remorseful, and feels so badly, why is he pleading “not guilty” to the drunk driving charge. He’s not taking responsibility for his actions, even if he is going to rehab.
Report Post »destrecht
Posted on June 7, 2012 at 1:45pmJZS, you realize that it’s generally preached in conservative circles that not all Muslims are bad, just the extremem one, Oh you didn’t? Maybe you should stop being a moron, then.
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