Overview
"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."
Full Product Details
Author: Mary Johnson, S.N.D. de N. (Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies, Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies, Trinity Washington University) ,
Mary Gautier (Senior Research Associate, Senior Research Associate, Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate) ,
Patricia Wittberg (Research Associate, Research Associate, Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate) ,
Thu T. Do, L.H.C
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 23.90cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 15.70cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9780190933098
ISBN 10: 0190933097
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 25 April 2019
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
Migration for Mission puts the study of international sisters within the broader context of international migration, and one chapter explores challenges with the visa and immigration processes. ...The strengths of Migration for Mission certainly outweigh any shortcomings and it is a valuable contribution to sociological research. -- Catherine Hoegeman, Sociology of Religion: A Quarterly Review This is an important exploration of a notable but under-studied group of ministers in the U.S. Catholic Church -- Catherine Hoegeman, Missouri State University, Sociology of Religion
This is an important exploration of a notable but under-studied group of ministers in the U.S. Catholic Church * Catherine Hoegeman, Missouri State University, Sociology of Religion *
Author Information
Mary Johnson, S.N.D. de N. is Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies at Trinity Washington University in Washington D.C. Previously she was on the faculty of Emmanuel College in Boston. Mary L. Gautier is Senior Research Associate at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University. Patricia Wittberg, S.C. is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis and Research Associate at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University. Thu T. Do, L.H.C. is a Visiting Scholar at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University.
