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Inviting African American Catholics to religious life

Inviting African American Catholics to religious life

By Sister Josita Colbert S.N.D. de N.

Most religious communities in this country have European ethnic roots, but the dream of religious life is far beyond any single race or culture. Experts share their ideas on reaching out to African American Catholics. Read more...

Outline of a successful vocation retreat for Hispanic young adults

Targeting overlooked Hispanics

By Clemente Barrón CP

A vocation minister who doesn’t collaborate with others in this ministry may soon suffer burnout. At the same time, vocation promoters today are aware that collaboration can be valuable at all levels of church life. Read more...

Study looks at vocation consideration; challenges among Hispanics

A study commissioned by the U.S. bishops reveals characteristics of never-married Catholics who have considered priesthood or religious life. It also points to both vocational challenges and strengths among Hispanics. Read more...

Latino diversity: complex but important to vocation ministry

Latino diversity: complex but important to vocation ministry

By Fr. Gary Riebe-Estrella S.V.D.

The latest vocation study provides valuable information about Hispanic never-married Catholics. Nonetheless vocation ministers do well to look at the particularities of subgroups within the larger Latino population. Read more...

Affirming a vocation culture in Hispanic families

Affirming a vocation culture in Hispanic families

By Hosffman Ospino

Vocation directors do well to understand Hispanic families, build on their strengths, and encourage a strong vocation culture among them. Read more...

Effective vocation ministry in an increasingly multicultural church

By Robert Schreiter C.PP.S.

It is no secret that the ethnic composition of the United States is changing. Although English is the dominant language in the United States, the flow of immigrants from Latin America has now made the U. Read more...

The challenges of crossing life’s bridges

By Bishop Richard J. Garcia

It is truly a joy and an honor for me to be among you. I am so pleased to be able to share in celebrating our lives in Christ Jesus and in our ministry in and for the church. Read more...

Toward a new understanding of cultural encounter in our communities

By Marie Chin R.S.M.

I must admit that it was foolhardy to agree to address this conference and the Vocation Congress in the same year. I’ve been feeling that I really have nothing new to say to you. Read more...

How my community embraces multicultural living

By Cathy Wright L.S.J.

The Little Sisters of Jesus were founded on an ideal of unity across boundaries. While their multicultural charism and history are distinct, they have some wisdom to share about forging a healthy multicultural community. Read more...

A conversation with cultural diversity teachers

By María Elena Gonzalez R.S.M.

Communities that work at healing racial and ethnic divides will be stretched, but they will find themselves living the Gospel more authentically. Read more...

Community life for the lone person of a different ethnic group

By LaReine-Marie Mosely S.N.D.

It can be lonely and confusing to be the sole person from a different culture or ethnic group. Here are ideas for overcoming the difficulties and tapping the richness of that experience. Read more...

Inviting people who are racially or culturally different into our communities

By Clarence Williams C.PP.S.

It’s time to let go of the “good fit” (someone racially and culturally like current members) and embrace the energy and challenge of the “new fit.” Read more...

Multicultural resources

“The challenge of cultural diversity.” Catherine M. Harmer, MMS. Review for Religious, October 1993. Read more...

Assessment with cross-cultural candidates

By Fr. Gerard J. McGlone S.J. and Fernando A. Ortiz

Religious communities are welcoming people from a variety of cultures and races. Yet it can be a challenge to conduct an accurate and culturally sensitive assessment. Two professionals offer their insights. Read more...

Working with Vietnamese candidates in vocation discernment

By Fr. Binh Nguyen S.V.D.

To be effective in working with Vietnamese-American discerners, it helps to understand their culture, history and attitudes toward the church. Read more...

The gifts and challenges of immigrant religious communities

The gifts and challenges of immigrant religious communities

By Sr. Rebecca Burke O.S.F.

Immigrant religious communities have to cope with language barriers, financial pressures and cultural adaptation. How do they fit into the U.S. church? What does their presence mean for vocation ministers? Read more...

Transformative love, passion for justice belong in vocation ministry

By Fr. Bryan Massingale

The planet is more connected than ever, and yet we remain racially and economically divided at home and abroad. How do we proceed as vocation ministers in such a world? Read more...

Understanding and working with Filipino candidates

By Sr. Lovina Francis Pammit O.S.F.

A Filipina vocation director explores the cultural world of Filipino-Americans and what it means for vocation ministers. Read more...

Making multiculturalism work: one community’s experience

Making multiculturalism work: one community’s experience

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

An international religious community shares what it has learned about building a vibrant communal life with sisters from diverse cultures. Read more...

Study sheds light on cultural diversity

Study sheds light on cultural diversity

By Mary Gautier

As we move further into the 21st century and its many demographic changes, the question of how religious communities manage cultural diversity becomes ever more important. Read more...

Six keys to inviting Asian Americans

Six keys to inviting Asian Americans

By Father Linh Hoang O.F.M.

Asian American Catholics tend to be open to religious life. Is your religious community prepared to receive them? Read more...

What every vocation director should know about Filipino families

What every vocation director should know about Filipino families

By Sr. Myrna Tordillo M.S.C.S.

Filipino families are fertile ground for religious life vocations. But vocation directors need to understand them to be effective ministers. Read more...

Welcoming "the other" in our midst

By Fr. Virgilio Elizondo

Let’s begin by looking at our own Christian identity. At its core is the mandate of Jesus, “Go forth and make disciples of all nations. Read more...

Follow up to NRVC's "Dimensions of Diversity" Convocation

By Sister Susan Kidd C.N.D.

In the winter 2003 issue, HORIZON presented the text of all the keynote presentations at Convocation 2002. The following two articles are a follow-up to the ideas our members generated in response to those presentations. Read more...

Book notes: Book challenges us to racial justice

Book notes: Book challenges us to racial justice

By Sr. Dawn M. Nothwehr O.S.F.

Most experts in racial justice see the Catholic Church as “Those who preach, but don’t practice.” In this stellar work, Racial Justice and the Catholic Church, African American priest and moral theologian Bryan N. Massingale asks: “Does Catholic faith have any relevance for the struggle for racial justice and equality in 21st century America?” Read more...

Assessing cross-cultural candidates

Assessing cross-cultural candidates

By Fr. Gerard McGlone S.J. and Fernando Ortiz

It takes extra effort and understanding to assess a candidate from a different culture. Read more...

Culture’s impact on vocation: between possibility and difficulty

Culture’s impact on vocation: between possibility and difficulty

By Father Timothy Radcliffe O.P.

The call to the consecrated life is in the first place a call to live. As a young man, when I visited the novitiate of the English Dominican Province, I was struck by the fact that the brethren seemed to live with freedom and joy. Note: this article is available in Spanish. Read more...

All one body: Forming intercultural communities

All one body: Forming intercultural communities

By Anthony Gittins C.S.Sp.

Given the tremendous mixture of cultures in the international Catholic Church--as well as the diversity in many national churches--religious orders can and must learn to become intercultural. Read more...

Encountering Christ in Harmony

A Pastoral Response to our Asian and Pacific Island Brothers and Sisters

The document Encountering Christ in Harmony: A Pastoral Response to Our Asian and Pacific Island Brothers and Sisters was developed by the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Island Affairs under the direction of the Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church, of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Read more...

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Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...

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