New Book Outlines Hispanic Catholic Trends

Fr. Kenneth Davis, OFM Conv, has edited a book that outlines the events and trends of U.S. Hispanic Catholics. United States Hispanic Catholics Trends and Works 1990-2000 was published by the University of Scranton Press. The book, called the archives of the U.S. Hispanic Church," documents the people, events and publications that have played a role in shaping the Hispanic Catholic culture in America.

Fr. Kenneth Davis, OFM Conv, director of Hispanic ministry and associate professor of pastoral studies at Saint Meinrad School of Theology in St. Meinrad, IN,
has edited a book that outlines the events and trends of U.S. Hispanic Catholics. United States Hispanic Catholics Trends and Works 1990-2000 was published by the University of Scranton Press.
The book, called the archives of the U.S. Hispanic Church," documents the people, events and publications that have played a role in shaping the Hispanic Catholic culture in America.
Fr. Davis, with co-editors Eduardo Fernández, SJ, and Verónica Méndez, RCD, summarizes the accomplishments of U.S. Hispanics throughout the 1990s, with each chapter devoted to a specific year. In addition, the book contains a list of Internet resources that deal with the religious experiences of Hispanics in the U.S., an extensive listing of pastoral care resources, and a bibliography of books and publications on the topic.
The book is the first volume of the Hispanic Theological Initiative Series published by the University of Scranton Press. Fr. Davis also serves as the general editor for the series, which in total will publish 15 titles on the religious experience of U.S. Hispanics.
A native of Louisville, KY, Fr. Davis founded the doctoral program at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, TX, and was an assistant professor at Mundelein Seminary. His pastoral work includes working on training and producing materials in Spanish for the U.S. and Central America for the International Office of RENEW. Prior to that, Fr. Davis was the founding director of a pilot program for Hispanic ministry for the Archdiocese of Chicago, which since has been adopted throughout the archdiocese. He was a missionary in Central America as well.
Trends and Works is Fr. Davis fifth book. He also wrote Bridging Boundaries:
The Pastoral Care of U.S. Hispanics; Misa, Mesa y Musa -- Liturgy in the U.S. Hispanic Church; Primero Dios -- Alcoholics Anonymous and the Hispanic Community; and a Spanish-language book titled Cuando el Tomar ya no es Gozar.
   The book is available at the School of Theologys bookstore, The Scholar Shop, (812) 357-6571, and from the University of Scranton Press.