We are honored to have Fr. Ripperger as a friend and mentor. We have had the privilege of his teachings and advice as we move forward in working in the vineyard of the Lord.
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. He always provides a plentitude of insights into the Catholic faith and traditions that give any listener an abundance of information on which to meditate.
Fr. Chad Ripperger is not in residence at OSMM
We have been blessed in the past to host him periodically in presenting retreats. Unfortunately, there are no retreats scheduled with him at this time.
Fr. Ripperger is serving in the Archdiocese of Denver. Please see Fr. Ripperger's website, dolorans.org for contact information for him.
Resources from Fr. Chad Ripperger
Fr. Ripperger biography
Fr. Chad Ripperger was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming.
After completing a Bachelor’s in Theology and a Bachelor’s in Philosophy at the University of San Francisco, he completed a Master’s in Philosophy at the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. He then attended seminary and completed a Master’s in Theology at Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut. 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.
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.