Coming Catholic Church How the Faithful Are Shaping a New American Catholicism

Name: Coming Catholic Church How the Faithful Are Shaping a New American Catholicism
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ISBN: 9780060530709

ISBN-10: 0060530707

ISBN-13: 9780060530709

Edition: 2003

Authors: David Gibson

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Award-winning religion journalist David Gibson presents a startlingly clear-eyed look at the impact of the sexual abuse scandals on the Catholic Church and how they have set off a revolution from below that is galvanizing North America's rank-and-file Catholics to bring positive changes to their Church. The Catholic Church is at a crossroad. People on all sides are demanding change, but few are sure how that change can happen. Recent history suggests a powerful minority will block any reforms. In this sweeping assessment of where the Church has been, and where it is going, David Gibson uses his insider's knowledge and sources to reveal the forces that are already transforming…

Book details

List price: $23.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 7/1/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 368
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Preface--The Current Catholic Church


Introduction: Catholic Scandal, American Catholic



The Laity



Anger and Protest: Rome to Dallas



Pay, Pray, Obey: Old World to New



Altar Egos: Who Runs the Show?



The Exodus: Why They Are Leaving



The Mystery of Catholic Identity: Why They Will Stay



Revolution from Below: "We, the People of God ..."



The Priesthood



The Men in the Middle



Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, and the Modern Priest



Clericalism: The Original Sin



The Changing Face of the Priesthood



Married Pastors, Celibate Priests



The Hierarchy



The Bishops and the Fall of Rome



The Bishops and the Keys to the Crisis



The Next Papacy and the New Church


Conclusion: Mutatis Mutandis


Index