Many Faces, One Church: Cultural Diversity and the American Catholic Experience

by Peter C. Phan (Editor), Professor Diana Hayes (Editor)

Many Faces, One Church both captures and facilitates a seismic shift in the who, what, where, when, why, and how of Catholic theology today. Along with a diverse group of theologians who represent the many faces of the church, editors Peter C. Phan and Diana Hayes recast the story of the church in America by including immigrant groups either forgotten or ignored and, in light of these new and not-so-new voices, retooling the theological framework of Catholicism itself. Visit our website for sample chapters!

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First published October 1, 2004

Reviews

[Mike Warner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great collection of leading thinkers in US Catholic theology. Of particular highlight - Kevin Burke, S.J.'s piece on cultural history as "dangerous memory" necessary for moving into any future of real cultural diversity vs. the tendency of U.S. Catholic leaders and educators to do soft diversity and inclusion without grappling with the gravity history holds on our present moment. Also, Diana Hayes and Peter Phan provide fresh and still relevant chapters on Black and Asian theologies capturing the internal diversity and necessary contribution for any liberative theology today.
Would recommend for ministers and educators seeking enhanced cultural competencies grounded in theologically rich perspectives.