Charlie Schutt would make Niccolo Machiavelli nervous. He is an ecclesiastical Dennis the Menace, a priest who can  make his bishop lunge for his crozier and start swinging it in circles, lest Charlie get any closer.  Charlie Schutt is also a spellbinding homilist. He can make the Scriptures dance. He is a gifted....priest who knows how to work the curb after Mass. People call ....to ask when Charlie will be on for Mass. Engaged couples ask for him to do their nuptials...... He has a touch. Charlie Schutt may make his superiors nervous but his parishioners love him....Schutt has left a succession of pastors searching for a cincture with which to garrote him....Charlie is the ecclesiastical equivalent of the Spanish 'picaro' - the likable rogue.  Even his superiors like him, though, at times, they would like to throttle him

As someone who has known and admired you in both careers, I am eager to read the book and listen to your podcast. Please, please, please add a speaking tour! Those who haven’t heard you speak to a large audience must experience your incredible gift - the ability to reach individuals in a crowd with a meaningful and relatable story along with a spirited delivery filled with exceptional style! So happy for this next chapter of your exciting journey! 

Sounds like a story I’d like to read! Thanks for sharing. Good luck! 

Very exciting news Charlie and can't wait to watch this next phase of your life! 

The amazing Charles!! One of the greatest people I have had the pleasure to get to know in Chicago!! Truly one of a kind!! 

Impressive! I’m eager to dive into these. The theme of responsibility and living a more personally responsible life resonates strongly. 

Best Wishes on this new venture, Charlie!! You were an exceptional recruiter. You will do great in this new direction.

This is really terrific Charlie. Very happy for you and look forward to hearing more. You have a great story to tell and one we’ll all benefit from hearing. Wishing you the best.

Very exciting, Charlie. I know a small bit of the story but I'm looking forward to learning the rest. Congratulations!

I can't wait to read that book...from the day I met you and knew of your background, I always wondered!

I met you on an airplane once. I don’t remember where I was headed but I remembered your brief synopsis of your life. I look forward to this project.

Great reveal ... sounds like a fascinating and eye-opening journey! Look forward to seeing the results of your projects.

Congrats! I can’t wait to read it.

Believe me, to have filled the church with over 1000 people these nights and to have earned the respect and admiration which everyone is voicing – you have accomplished no small task…..you make it meaningful….you make it real

The teachers and I were just delighted that you were able to lead our Faculty Day….the day was not only ‘meaningful’ and ‘inspiring’ but also this was one of our ‘best days ever’.  These glowing praises are quite a credit to your excellent speaking skills and insightful understanding…

Thank you for all you did to make our …..Conference such a success….Everyone seemed so motivated and really energized for their continued ministry.  What more can we ask? 

“We would like to thank you….You awakened us to some challenging thoughts as well as guiding us to grow….Your time, talent and your energy is very much appreciated.  You are indeed a gifted speaker….”

“Thank you for conducting the most meaningful mission I have ever attended.  Your words of wisdom, love, hope, faith and humor will remain with me in my memory”