Father Vincent Serpa and perplexed father:

"Q. I have recently learned that I fathered a child out of wedlock ....

"A. Your wife is living in denial ..."

Snippet from the Catholic Answers Magazine, January - February 2013 issue.

"Q.  ... My wife says that I am morally obligated to cut all communication with the mother and child.

"I do not believe that I am capable of observing such a directive.

"What would Catholic Moral Theology advise? 

"A. ... You are indeed responsible for that child.

"You need to make contact and learn what extent you can act as the father that you are.

"You are in our prayers ...

"Fr. Vincent Serpa ..."