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Bridging the Gap

Author : Mary L. Gautier
Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor
ISBN 13 : 1612783376
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Bridging the Gap written by Mary L. Gautier and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International priests bring their unique enthusiasm, talents, and pastoral care to parishioners all over the United States. Essential to the pastoral ministry of the Church, they find great joy in their work. But these joys come with challenges, ranging from language barriers to homesickness to cultural misunderstandings and more. Through in-depth research and data from a variety of sources, researchers from the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) provide insight into: The history of international priests serving the United States The current situation and emerging trends How and why these decisions are made about bringing priests from outside the United States to serve in parishes here The highs and lows of their acculturation and ministry How to welcome and ease the transition for these men and the parishes they serve The research presented in this one-of-a-kind book will help everyone-bishops, priests, Church leaders, and all laity-to understand and appreciate the ministry of these men and learn how to work together even more effectively.

Catholic Bishops in the United States

Author : Stephen J. Fichter
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190920289
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Catholic Bishops in the United States written by Stephen J. Fichter and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past thirty years, the Catholic bishops of the United States have made headlines with their statements on nuclear disarmament and economic justice, their struggles to address sexual abuse by clergy, and their defense of refugees and immigrants. Despite many similarities, the nearly two hundred U.S. bishops are a diverse mix of varying backgrounds and opinions. The last research- based book to study the bishops of the United States came out in 1989, since which time the Church has gone from Pope John Paul II to Benedict XVI to Pope Francis and undergone dramatic shifts. Catholic Bishops in the United States: Church Leadership in the Third Millennium presents the results of a 2016 survey conducted by the Center of Applied Research for the Apostolate (CARA). It reveals the U.S. bishops' individual experiences, their day-to-day activities, their challenges and satisfactions as Church leaders, and their strategies for managing their dioceses and speaking out on public issues. The bishops' leadership has been tested by changes including the movement of Catholics from the Northeast and Midwest to the South and West, the arrival of huge numbers of Catholic immigrants, and the ongoing decline in the number of priests and sisters serving the Catholic community. This book provides a much-needed, up-to-date, and comprehensive view of who the U.S. bishops of today are, where they are from, and how they are leading the Church in the United States in the era of Pope Francis.

The Future of Catholicism in America

Author : Mark Silk
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231549431
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book The Future of Catholicism in America written by Mark Silk and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catholics constitute the largest religious community in the United States. Yet most American Catholics have never known a time when their church was not embroiled in controversies over liturgy, religious authority, cultural change, and gender and sexuality. Today, these arguments are taking place against the backdrop of Pope Francis’s progressive agenda and the resurgence of the clergy sexual abuse crisis. What is the future of Catholicism in America? This volume considers the prospects at a pivotal moment. Contributors—scholars from sociology, theology, religious studies, and history—look at the church’s evolving institutional structure, its increasing ethnic diversity, and its changing public presence. They explore the tensions among members of the hierarchy, between clergy and laity, and along lines of ethnicity, immigration status, class, generation, political affiliation, and degree of religious commitment. They conclude that American Catholicism’s future will be pluriform—reflecting the variety of cultural, political, ideological, and spiritual points of view that typify the multicultural, democratic society of which Catholics constitute so large a part.

Catholic Parishes of the 21st Century

Author : Charles E. Zech
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190645164
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book Catholic Parishes of the 21st Century written by Charles E. Zech and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work offers an in-depth look at the changing characteristics and activities of American Catholic parish life using the most current research. The surprising findings lead to discussions about the way parishes can better serve their members and the wider parish community.

Pathways to Religious Life

Author : Thomas Gaunt, SJ
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190878169
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Pathways to Religious Life written by Thomas Gaunt, SJ and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-07-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of religious life in the Catholic Church has been filled with change: periods of membership growth and decline, shifts in the types of ministries, and changes in the ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds of the men and women who join. Today, as the numbers of new members diminish, some say that the very future of religious life is in jeopardy. What is the state of religious life in the United States today? Which institutes are increasing in membership and which are decreasing or ceasing to exist? From what ethnic and socioeconomic populations are they drawing their members? What new religious institutes and ecclesial movements are being founded and how successful are they? What influences a young man or woman to consider religious life today? How are religious from other countries shaping religious life here as they come to the US to minister? Many of these questions can be addressed by data from studies of religious life in the US which the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) has conducted over the last ten years. The impact of the individual's family dynamics and educational experience before their entrance into religious life is examined here, as well as the influence of an increasing number of Catholic volunteer programs. The emergence of lay associates in religious institutes and the birth of new religious institutes since Vatican Council II in the United States are investigated as new ways of living religious life. The increase in the number of sisters and priests studying and ministering in the United States from other countries is examined for its impact on religious life. The authors' findings yield valuable recommendations for religious institutes and vocation directors who wish to attract new members.

Black Catholic Studies Reader

Author : David J. Endres
Publisher : CUA Press
ISBN 13 : 0813234298
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Black Catholic Studies Reader written by David J. Endres and published by CUA Press. This book was released on 2021-04-16 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first-ever Black Catholic Studies Reader offers an introduction to the theology and history of the Black Catholic experience from those who know it best: Black Catholic scholars, teachers, activists, and ministers. The reader offers a multi-faceted, interdisciplinary approach that illuminates what it means to be Black and Catholic in the United States. This collection of essays from prominent scholars, both past and present, brings together contributions from theologians M. Shawn Copeland, Kim Harris, Diana Hayes, Bryan Massingale, and C. Vanessa White, and historians Cecilia Moore, Diane Batts Morrow, and Ronald Sharps, and selections from an earlier generation of thinkers and activists, including Thea Bowman, Cyprian Davis, and Clarence Rivers. Contributions delve into the interlocking fields of history, spirituality, liturgy, and biography. Through their contributions, Black Catholic Studies scholars engage theologies of liberation and the reality of racism, the Black struggle for recognition within the Church, and the distinctiveness of African-inspired spirituality, prayer, and worship. By considering their racial and religious identities, these select Black Catholic theologians and historians add their voices to the contemporary conversation surrounding culture, race, and religion in America, inviting engagement from students and teachers of the American experience, social commentators and advocates, and theologians and persons of faith.

Cross-Cultural Leadership Training

Author : Leonard U. Ahanotu PhD EdD
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1663207860
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (632 download)

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Download or read book Cross-Cultural Leadership Training written by Leonard U. Ahanotu PhD EdD and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The issue of cross-cultural movements of professionals within organizations in the 21st century’s network-style of the global organization has created the question of how to prepare professionals to meet the demands of satisfactory service in a culture different from their home culture. The absence of the cross-cultural preparation of the professionals is causing cross-cultural maladjustments among many professionals, and the Nigerian Catholic priests who move from Nigeria to the United States face this reality. Given the shortage of priests in the United States, the U.S. Roman Catholic Church recruits many priests from overseas, and a significant number of these priests are being recruited from Nigeria whose culture is very different from the U.S. culture. The work of these well-educated priests helps to solve the priest shortage problem but is creating new challenges in some Catholic parishes because of cultural differences. The priests continually face cross-cultural challenges to succeed in their pastoral work. There is little research on the cross-cultural challenges and other experiences of these priests in adjustment and in carrying out their duties. This qualitative study investigated the cross-cultural experiences of Nigerian priests serving in the United States. Interviews with some Nigerian priests serving in the four different geographical regions of the United States yielded important discoveries that comprised of some common challenges and some common strategies to facilitate adjustment. The findings indicated that a cross-cultural preparation before arrival to the United States could reduce the cross-cultural maladjustments and its effects on the pastoral works of these awesome priests. The discoveries influenced the recommendation of Kolb’s Learning Theory to design a pre-departure cross-cultural training for Nigerian priests. The study offers an invaluable contribution to the tools that will help expatriates for cross-cultural adjustment and intercultural relations when they work in a foreign environment.

A Commentary on Laudato Si

Author : Kevin W. Irwin
Publisher : Paulist Press
ISBN 13 : 1587686619
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (876 download)

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Download or read book A Commentary on Laudato Si written by Kevin W. Irwin and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

International Priests in America

Author : Dean R. Hoge
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814618301
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (183 download)

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Download or read book International Priests in America written by Dean R. Hoge and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreign-born priests have always played a significant role in America. Only from 1940 to 1960 did the church produce enough native-born priests to serve its parishes. In the past, those priests usually came from Europe, most notably Ireland. In the future, most of the world will be served by priests from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, particularly India and Nigeria. Sixteen percent of the priests serving in the United States since 1985 are foreign-born and the number is rising. But many Americans prefer not to have them in their churches, saying the language and cultural differences are too great, and the screening isn't sufficient. International Priests in Americastudies this phenomenon from the perspective of parishioners, lay ministers, diocesan leaders, and priests. This groundbreaking book is guided by two questions: Should the Catholic Church in the United States bring in more international priests? If so, how should this be done?

The Catholic Periodical and Literature Index

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1012 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Catholic Periodical and Literature Index written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists written by and published by . This book was released on 1973-10 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.

Welcoming the Stranger Among Us

Author : Catholic Church. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Publisher : USCCB Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781574553758
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (537 download)

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Download or read book Welcoming the Stranger Among Us written by Catholic Church. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and published by USCCB Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for both ordained and lay ministers at the diocesan and parish levels, this document challenges us to prepare to receive newcomers with a genuine spirit of welcome.

The Joy of the Gospel

Author : Pope Francis
Publisher : Image
ISBN 13 : 0553419544
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (534 download)

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Download or read book The Joy of the Gospel written by Pope Francis and published by Image. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

Building a Bridge

Author : James Martin
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 006287344X
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book Building a Bridge written by James Martin and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A treasure...a wise and entertaining book that should appeal to the spiritual pilgrim in all of us, no matter what the faith and no matter whether believer or nonbeliever.” – Chicago Tribune The New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage turns his attention to the relationship between LGBT Catholics and the Church in this loving, inclusive, and revolutionary book. A powerful call for tolerance, acceptance, and support—and a reminder of Jesus' message for us to love one another. In this moving and inspiring book, Martin offers a powerful, loving, and much-needed voice in a time marked by anger, prejudice, and divisiveness. On the day after the Orlando nightclub shooting, James Martin S.J. posted a video on Facebook in which he called for solidarity with our LGBT brothers and sisters. "The largest mass shooting in US history took place at a gay club and the LGBT community has been profoundly affected," he began. He then implored his fellow Catholics—and people everywhere—to "stand not only with the people of Orlando but also with their LGBT brothers and sisters." Father Martin's post went viral and was viewed more than 1.6 million times. Adapted from an address he gave to New Ways Ministry, a group that ministers to and advocates for LGBT Catholics, Building a Bridge provides a roadmap for repairing and strengthening the bonds that unite all of us as God's children. Martin uses the image of a two-way bridge to enable LGBT Catholics and the Church to come together in a call to end the "us" versus "them" mentality. Turning to the Catechism, he draws on the three criteria at the heart of the Christian ministry—"respect, compassion, and sensitivity"—as a model for how the Catholic Church should relate to the LGBT community. WINNER OF THE LIVING NOW BOOK AWARD IN SOCIAL ACTIVISM/CHARITY.

The Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests

Author : National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Publisher : USCCB Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781574553833
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (538 download)

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Download or read book The Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests written by National Conference of Catholic Bishops and published by USCCB Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See Pamphlet 5-383 for duplicate copy.

Religion and Contemporary Politics [2 volumes]

Author : Timothy J. Demy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 595 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Religion and Contemporary Politics [2 volumes] written by Timothy J. Demy and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With respect to the countries of the world, this work addresses two basic questions: "How does religion affect politics in this country?" and "How does politics affect religion in this country?" Although there are many books on the topics of religion and politics, reference works that consider the two together are few, with those that do exist primarily addressing theory rather than trends. The present work does the latter, contextualizing them within regional and national boundaries. In so doing, it recognizes the power of political and religious ideas and movements on individuals, communities, and nations, making the work a valuable resource for several disciplines, among them political science, international relations, religion, and sociology. The work focuses on the interplay of religion and politics in countries around the world with an emphasis on the post-2000s. It is organized by global geographic regions including Africa, Central and South America, and the Middle East and presents countries alphabetically within those sections. Each region has a brief overview of the political-religious dynamics of the area so readers can compare and contrast the dynamics between and among countries in a region. The work also includes an introduction, sidebars, and a bibliography.

Screen Jesus

Author : Peter Malone
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810883902
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Screen Jesus written by Peter Malone and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Screen Jesus: Portrayals of Christ in Television and Film, Peter Malone takes a close look at films in which Jesus is depicted. From silent renditions of The Passion Play to 21st-century blockbusters like The Passion of the Christ, Malone examines how the history of Jesus films reflects the changes in artistic styles and experiments in cinematic forms for more than a century. In addition to providing a historical overview of the Jesus films, this book also reveals the changes in piety and in theological understandings of the humanity and divinity of Jesus over the decades.