FAKE CELIBACY
Memoir of a Roman Catholic Priest
This book, written primarily by Lou Hohman (with inserts from me, his wife, Linda Keefe) could easily be considered a Memoir or Narrative Nonfiction. It’s a true story written by a charismatic and life-affecting man. It’s a one-of-a-kind human expose that people of all faiths, and no faith, are intensely curious about.
Web: www.louhohman.com Email: linda@lindakeefe.com
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Synopsis
Fake Celibacy lifts the veil on a subject that has long been shrouded in secrecy within the Catholic Church. Lou Hohman’s raw and intimate memoir, co-written with Linda Keefe, offers an unprecedented look at the celibacy struggle from the inside—a story that has never been told so candidly by a Roman Catholic priest. In nearly 50 years of priesthood, Lou faced the unrelenting question asked by both Catholics and non-Catholics alike: “How do you handle celibacy?” His answer, revealed in this memoir, is not what the Church would want you to hear.
Lou’s life reflects a duality that many priests live, but few speak about. Despite his devotion to the Church, he wrestled with celibacy throughout his career, losing that battle more often than the Church allows anyone to admit. His secret, seven-year relationship with Helen, the widow of his favorite uncle, exposed the deep emotional and physical conflict that marked his life. Later, Lou’s love for Linda Keefe would bring his struggle to a head, forcing him to choose between his priesthood and the human connection he so desperately needed.
Fake Celibacy tears away the Church’s cloak of silence, answering the questions that so many people have but are afraid to ask: How does a priest truly cope with celibacy, and what happens when human desires outweigh religious vows? Lou and Linda’s voices offer a deeply personal and historical account of the cost of celibacy, while also exposing how the Church uses silence to control its flock. It’s a gripping tell-all that shines a light on the inner turmoil of priests and will leave readers excited, curious, and even appalled at what they’ve never been told.
This book is more than just a personal story—it’s a revelation that calls the Church’s stance on celibacy into question. It challenges the Church’s outdated traditions and secrecy, opening the door to conversations that have long been silenced. With its emotional depth and explosive revelations, Fake Celibacy is poised to generate significant buzz and provoke the kind of discussions that could bring about real change in the way we understand the priesthood today.
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