American Catholics in transition / William V. D'Antonio, Michele Dillon, and Mary L. Gautier.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

D'Antonio, William V., author.

Dillon, Michele, 1960- author.

Gautier, Mary L., 1952- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Catholic Church--United States--History--21st century.

Catholic Church.

History.

United States.

Physical Description:

xiv, 202 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., [2013]

Summary:

The American Catholic Church has received much negative press in recent years, from priest abuse scandals to the investigation of nuns. But the heart of the church runs much deeper than these challenges, and the Catholic faith in America continues to evolve. American Catholics in Transition paints a vibrant picture of the diverse church today, outlining changes in the past as well as looking toward continuity and change in the future. This book looks at provocative topics facing Catholics today, including views on church authority, women's role in the church, how Catholicism interacts with politics, how millennials and Hispanics are shaping the church, and more. Book jacket.

Contents:

Twenty-five years of observing Catholic life

The legacy of pre-Vatican II Catholics

Catholics in the United States: a quarter century of change

Catholic identity and commitment

American Catholics and church authority

Catholic women: commitment and change

Generational changes in Catholic practice

Religion and party politics

Millennial Catholics

Conclusions: continuities and changes in American Catholicism

2011 survey.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-192) and index.

ISBN:

9781442219915

1442219912

9781442219922

1442219920

OCLC:

818985736