Document Type
Article - On Campus Only
Publication Date
2018
Abstract
The National Study of Catholic Parishes with Hispanic Ministry confirmed that most Latino Catholics share their parish with another cultural group, usually Euro-American whites. The presence of multiple ethnic or racial groups in a single parish inevitably draws attention to the power relationships between those groups. Data reveal an emerging majority of Latino Catholics in the United States, yet demographic status does not necessarily translate to increased influence in parishes. LatinoCatholics are often “silent majorities” (or pluralities). Understanding racial and ethnic power dynamics within parishes requires an exploration of those dynamics in the larger social ecology within which a parish is situated as well as understanding them in historical context. From such an exploration, preliminary insights emerge that may assist scholars in their understanding of the intersection of religion, ethnicity, and race in U.S. religious groups and assist pastoral leaders in making decisions.
Recommended Citation
Brett C. Hoover (2018) Power dynamics in Catholic parishes shared by Latinos, Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community, 46:4, 380-392, DOI: 10.1080/10852352.2018.1507498
