Catholic Charities USA : 100 Years at the Intersection of Charity and Justice /

"Ever since the Ursuline nuns landed in New Orleans in 1727 and started ministering to blacks and Native Americans in addition to their assigned French charges, Catholics have been aiding all religions, races, and classes on these shores. Now, marking the centennial of the official beginnings o...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Hehir, J. Bryan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Collegeville, Minn. : Liturgical Press, 2010.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Catholic Church.
Catholic Charities USA.
Église catholique > États-Unis > Oeuvres de bienfaisance.
Catholic Church > United States > Charities.
Church charities.
Charities.
Church charities > United States.
United States.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"Ever since the Ursuline nuns landed in New Orleans in 1727 and started ministering to blacks and Native Americans in addition to their assigned French charges, Catholics have been aiding all religions, races, and classes on these shores. Now, marking the centennial of the official beginnings of Catholic Charities USA, this collection of essays celebrates the organization as truly Catholic yet uniquely American as it strives to advocate for justice for the millions it serves. "--Cokie Roberts News Analyst, ABC News and National Public Radio Author of Ladies of Liberty. --Book Jacket.
This thoughtful work also explores Catholic social teaching and the theological foundation for Catholic Charities, the seminal self-studies that have shaped the direction of Catholic Charities since Vatican II, the meaning of Catholic mission and identity in a pluralistic society, the relationship between charity and justice in the work of Catholic Charities, and the role of Catholic Charities in fulfilling the social mission of the church.
Featuring contributions by renowned Catholic scholars and respected leaders in the Catholic Charities movement, this work delves into the social and demographic realities that gave rise to the National Conference of Catholic Charities in 1910, the role of parishes in the development of diocesan agencies, the professionalization of social work and its impact on Catholic Charities, and the effect of church-state partnerships on the identity of Catholic charitable organizations.
In honor of Catholic Charities USA's centennial celebration, this masterful work explores the development of Catholic Charities in the United States over the last one hundred years.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (224 pages): illustrations ;
ISBN:9780814639306

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