Migration for Mission

International Catholic Sisters in the United States

By: Mary Johnson, Mary Gautier, Patricia Wittberg, Thu T. Do

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Hardcover | 25 April 2019

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232 Pages

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23.39 x 15.6 x 1.42

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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.

Industry Reviews

"This book is a necessity for any scholar, professor, student, or religious interested or involved in American history, global Christianity, religious migration, religious demographics, feminist theology, global mission, dialog, and intercultural collaboration." -- Allison Kach, Boston University, MA, Religious Studies Review "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

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