Catholic sisters from many countries around the world come to the United States to minister and to study. The authors of this book combined forces to document and understand this phenomenon. Together they located more than 4,000 "international sisters" who are in the United States for formation, studies, or ministry, from 83 countries spread over six continents. This book examines the experience of these sisters in depth and offers valuable suggestions forreligious institutes, Catholic dioceses and parishes, and others who benefit from their contributions.
Catholic sisters from many countries around the world come to the United States to minister and to study. The authors of this book combined forces to document and understand this phenomenon. Together they located more than 4,000 "international sisters" who are in the United States for formation, studies, or ministry, from 83 countries spread over six continents. This book examines the experience of these sisters in depth and offers valuable suggestions forreligious institutes, Catholic dioceses and parishes, and others who benefit from their contributions.
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.
Inhaltsangabe
* Acknowledgements * Introduction * Chapter 1: Since the Beginning: A Historical View of International Sisters in the United States * Chapter 2: Within and Beyond Borders: Multiple Pathways of International Sisters to the United States * Chapter 3: A Diverse Presence: The Demographics of International Sisters Today * Chapter 4: Bonds of Belonging: Issues of Satisfaction among International Sisters * Chapter 5: Intercultural Challenges: The Concerns of International Sisters * Chapter 6: Vows and Visas: Catholic Organizational Support for International Sisters * Chapter 7: International Sister Students Today: Institute and University Responses * Chapter 8: Bridges, Not Walls: The Mission of International Sisters in the United States * Chapter 9: Conclusion: Implications and Recommendations * References * Index
* Acknowledgements * Introduction * Chapter 1: Since the Beginning: A Historical View of International Sisters in the United States * Chapter 2: Within and Beyond Borders: Multiple Pathways of International Sisters to the United States * Chapter 3: A Diverse Presence: The Demographics of International Sisters Today * Chapter 4: Bonds of Belonging: Issues of Satisfaction among International Sisters * Chapter 5: Intercultural Challenges: The Concerns of International Sisters * Chapter 6: Vows and Visas: Catholic Organizational Support for International Sisters * Chapter 7: International Sister Students Today: Institute and University Responses * Chapter 8: Bridges, Not Walls: The Mission of International Sisters in the United States * Chapter 9: Conclusion: Implications and Recommendations * References * Index
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