Patterns of migration for the purpose of religious mission are an unexamined dimension of the immigration narrative. Catholic sisters from many countries around the world come to the United States to minister and to study. Sociologists from Trinity Washington University and CARA at Georgetown University combined forces to document and understand this contemporary and historical phenomenon. Together, they located more than 4,000 "international sisters" who are currently in the United States for formation, studies, or ministry, from 83 countries spread over six continents. Through surveys, focus groups, and interviews, they heard the stories of these sisters and learned of their joys and satisfactions as well as their struggles and challenges. This book examines the experience of these sisters in depth and offers valuable suggestions for religious institutes, Catholic dioceses and parishes, and others who benefit from their contributions. More broadly, this book also raises awareness of immigration issues at a time of great contention in the public policy debate in the United States. Illustrated with instructive graphics and tables, it is an accessible and inviting resource for academics and the media, as well as bishops, and leaders of Catholic health care, social service, education, pastoral, and philanthropic institutions.

Migration for Mission: International Catholic Sisters in the United States

Politics & Social Sciences

Johnson S.N.D. de N., Mary

Gautier, Mary

Wittberg S.C., Patricia

Do L.H.C, Thu T.

Sociology

Oxford University Press

The Catholic Church has had a tumultuous recent history, in the wake of the election of a new pope and sex abuse scandals, and the views of Catholic lay people have not stood untouched. What are the effects of these events upon Catholics' beliefs? How do beliefs of older and younger generations of Catholics differ? Using key Gallup surveys from 1987 to 2005, this book reveals a rift between Catholics born before and after Vatican II and suggests that the future will find more Catholics making decisions about their own faith and fewer who are fervently committed to church life. This discussion is vital to anyone concerned with American Catholicism and its future.

American Catholics Today: New Realities of Their Faith and Their Church

DAVIDSON, James

D'Antonio, William V.

Hoge, Dean

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Book by Froehle, Bryan T., Gautier, Mary L.

Global Catholicism: Portrait of a World Church (The Catholic Church Today, Volume 2)

Religion & Spirituality

Froehle, Bryan T.

Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (U. S.)

Christian Books & Bibles

Orbis Books

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