he is father andrew greeley of chicago, a highly respected sociologist, a writer of steamy novels and an outspoken critic of many church policies. judy valente has the story of what happened to father greeley and how his relatives and friends helped him to do again the one thing he most wanted to be ae too. >>eporr: his one of the best known priests in america, a respected sociologist, researcher, and commentator, and author of dozens of best-selling novels. father john cusick has known father greeley for 40 years. >> when the history of the american catholic church is written in america, i don't know if you're going to find a more significant name or a more impacting name on church than andrew greeley. >> reporter: he was one of the first priests to criticize the church's position on birth control. he called for better preaching from the pulpit, a greater outreach to young people, and greater humility among the clergy. he promoted a more active role for lay people. eileen durkin is greeley's niece. >> he would write and write and write, and it was a part of his life. it couldn't be s