Roman Catholicism In America

Who are American Catholics and what do they believe and practice? What isdistinctive about the expression of Catholicism in America and how haveCatholics influe... » 

Who are American Catholics and what do they believe and practice? What isdistinctive about the expression of Catholicism in America and how haveCatholics influenced and been influenced by American culture and society? Whatdifferent types of Catholics make up the church today? Chester Gillis offers acogent survey of U.S. Catholic history emphasizing the postVatican II eraand goes on to explore the various roles and missions of the church ineducation health care charity and more.One of the themes running through the narrative is the persistent tensionbetween Rome and the American church which is shaped by a thoroughly moderndynamic and secular culture. Also discussed is the changing role of authorityand how Catholic notions of authority have changed over the past forty yearsand why. «