Governance Accountability And The Future Of The Catholic Church
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Governance Accountability And The Future Of The Catholic Church
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Author : Francis Oakley
language : en
Publisher: Continuum
Release Date : 2004
Governance Accountability And The Future Of The Catholic Church written by Francis Oakley and has been published by Continuum this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Religion categories.
Proceedings of a conference held Mar. 28-30, 2003 at Yale University. Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-228) and index.
Catholic Theological Ethics Past Present And Future
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Author : James F. Keenan
language : en
Publisher: Orbis Books
Release Date :
Catholic Theological Ethics Past Present And Future written by James F. Keenan and has been published by Orbis Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Religion categories.
An international meeting in Trento in July 2010 brought together some 500 theological ethicists from nearly 75 countries. This volume represents the "state of the art" in mural theology from around the globe, with contributors from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Divided into three main parts (the past, the present, and the future), contributors include John W. O'Malley (foreword); Monsignor Luigi Bressan, Archbishop of Trento; James F. Keenan; Archbishop Bruno Forte; Mercy Amba Oduyoye (Ghana); Ahmad Syafii Ma'arif, Ma'arif Institut (Indonesia), Paolo Prodi (Italy), Laurenti Magesa (Kenya), Regina Ammicht-Quinn Germany, Alberto Bondolfi (Switzerland), Diego Alonso-Lasheras (Italy), Roger Burggraeve (Belgium), Anne Nasimiyu (Kenya), Bryan Massingale (US), Antonio Moser (Brazil). ric Gaziaux (Belgium), Margaret Farley (US), Benezet Bujo (Switzerland), Brian Johnstone (US), Miguel ngel S nchez Carlos (Mexico), David Kaulem (Zimbabwe), Leo Pessini (Brazil), Pushpa Joseph (India), Margaret Ogala (Kenya), Julie Hanlon Rubio (US), Aloysius Cartagenas (Philippines), Christa Schnabl (Austria), Simone Morandini (Italy), Myroslav Marynovych (Ukraine), Peter Henriot (Zambia), Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Archbishop of Munich-Freising (Germany), Julie Clague (Scotland), Shaji George Kochuthara (India), and Mar a Teresa D vila (US).
The Crisis Of Authority In Catholic Modernity
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Author : Michael J. Lacey
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2011-04-06
The Crisis Of Authority In Catholic Modernity written by Michael J. Lacey and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-06 with Religion categories.
One deep problem facing the Catholic church is the question of how its teaching authority is understood today. It is fairly clear that, while Rome continues to teach as if its authority were unchanged from the days before Vatican II (1962-65), the majority of Catholics - within the first-world church, at least - take a far more independent line, and increasingly understand themselves (rather than the church) as the final arbiters of decision-making, especially on ethical questions. This collection of essays explores the historical background and present ecclesial situation, explaining the dramatic shift in attitude on the part of contemporary Catholics in the U.S. and Europe. The overall purpose is neither to justify nor to repudiate the authority of the church's hierarchy, but to cast some light on: the context within which it operates, the complexities and ambiguities of the historical tradition of belief and behavior it speaks for, and the kinds of limits it confronts - consciously or otherwise. The authors do not hope to fix problems, although some of the essays make suggestions, but to contribute to a badly needed intra-Catholic dialogue without which, they believe, problems will continue to fester and solutions will remain elusive.
Visions Of Hope
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Author : Kevin Ahern
language : en
Publisher: Orbis Books
Release Date : 2013
Visions Of Hope written by Kevin Ahern and has been published by Orbis Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Religion categories.
Fifty years after the Second Vatican Council, emerging theologians are in a unique position to offer hopeful visions for the next fifty years of the Church in light of the pressing internal and external challenges it faces today. Rooted in the texts of Vatican II and a commitment to the church, Visions of Hope brings together the research of leading young scholars around five important topics: dialogue, ecclesiology, ethics, liturgy and ministry. These ideas represent the future shape of the Church because they are from the theologians who are planting the seminal ideas of Church.
Towards A Truly Catholic Church
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Author : Thomas P. Rausch
language : en
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Release Date : 2005
Towards A Truly Catholic Church written by Thomas P. Rausch and has been published by Liturgical Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Religion categories.
"Ecclesiology which takes into account the Second Vatican Council, ecumenism, and globalization"--Provided by publisher.
Common Calling
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Author : Stephen J. Pope
language : en
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Release Date : 2004-10-19
Common Calling written by Stephen J. Pope and has been published by Georgetown University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-10-19 with Religion categories.
The sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church has been exacerbated in the minds of many by the dismal response of church leadership. Uncovered along with the abuse of power were decisions that were not only made in secrecy, but which also magnified the powerlessness of the people of the church to have any say in its governance. Accordingly, many have left the church, many have withheld funding—others have vowed to work for change, as witnessed by the phenomenal growth of Voice of the Faithful. Common Calling is indeed a call—for change, for inclusion, and a place at the table for the laity when it comes to the governance of the church. By first providing compelling historical precedents of the roles and status of the laity as it functioned during the first millennium, Common Calling compares and contrasts those to the place of the laity today. It is this crossroad—between the past and the possible future of the Catholic Church—where the distinguished contributors to this volume gather in the hope and expectation of change. They examine the distinction between laity and clergy in regard to the power of church governance, and explore the theological interpretation of clergy-laity relations and governance in the teachings of the Second Vatican Council. They look at how church officials interpret the role of the laity today and address the weaknesses in that model. Finally, they speak clearly in outlining the ways governance may be improved, and how—by emphasizing dialogue, participation, gender equality, and loyalty—the role of the laity can be enhanced. Speaking as active believers and academic specialists, all of the contributors assert that the church must evolve in the 21st century. They represent a variety of disciplines, including systematic theology, sacramental theology, canon law, political science, moral theology, pastoral theology, and management. The book also includes an essay by James Post, cofounder of the Catholic lay movement Voice of the Faithful, the organization that was in part responsible for the resignation of Boston's Cardinal Bernard Law. Common Calling looks to a future of transparency in the Catholic Church that, with an invested laity, will help to prevent any further abuse—especially the abuse of power.
Democracy In The Christian Church
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Author : Luca Badini Confalonieri
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2012-05-10
Democracy In The Christian Church written by Luca Badini Confalonieri and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-10 with Religion categories.
Are church structures divinely-willed, and consequently both permanent and irreversible? Can Christians modify the polity of their church like they do with that of civil society? What would be the role of the office of oversight in a Christian church democratically organized? What would its relationship with specialized authorities within the community be? Building on a remarkable number of specialist studies in exegesis, church history, political philosophy, canon law, and ecclesiology, this book convincingly fulfils three goals. First, it encourages Christians to determine the political outlook of their faith community. Secondly, it provides some fundamental criteria for judging the ethical value of church structures, on the basis of Bernard Lonergan's cognitional theory and with the help of recent insights from contemporary political philosophy. Thirdly, it outlines a largely novel and groundbreaking understanding of a democratic church. In the process, it engages with some of the most difficult ecclesiological issues faced by most Christian churches.
Best Practices In Catholic Church Ministry Performance Management
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Author : Charles Zech
language : en
Publisher: Lexington Books
Release Date : 2010-06-23
Best Practices In Catholic Church Ministry Performance Management written by Charles Zech and has been published by Lexington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-23 with Religion categories.
The Church is not a business, but it does have a stewardship responsibility to ensure that all of its resources are used as effectively as possible to carry out God's work on earth. In the case of human resource assets, good stewardship involves assisting those engaged in ministry (whether clerical or lay) to achieve their greatest potential through the various components of performance management, including performance assessment. This unique collection brings together both scholars and practitioners who tackle the tricky questions related to the performance management of lay Church workers and clergy (priests and deacons). Performance management is multi-faceted, ranging from issues about hiring, job descriptions, performance criteria, performance appraisal, formation, and firing procedures. As a charitable organization, the Church is subject to the same civil law employment regulations as companies in the private sector. Contributors demonstrate that Canon Law and Church tradition supports the performance management of Church ministers (including clergy). This is a valuable resource for programs in church ministry, pastoral administration, and in the emerging field of church management.
Receptive Ecumenism And The Call To Catholic Learning
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Author : Paul Murray
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2010-05-06
Receptive Ecumenism And The Call To Catholic Learning written by Paul Murray and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-06 with Social Science categories.
This volume proposes a fresh strategy for ecumenical engagement - 'Receptive Ecumenism' - that is fitted to the challenges of the contemporary context and has already been internationally recognised as making a distinctive and important new contribution to ecumenical thought and practice. Beyond this, the volume tests and illustrates this proposal by examining what Roman Catholicism in particular might fruitfully learn from its ecumenical others. Challenging the tendency for ecumenical studies to ask, whether explicitly or implicitly, 'What do our others need to learn from us?', this volume presents a radical challenge to see ecumenism move forward into action by highlighting the opposite question 'What can we learn with integrity from our others?' This approach is not simply ecumenism as shared mission, or ecumenism as problem-solving and incremental agreement but ecumenism as a vital long-term programme of individual, communal and structural conversion driven, like the Gospel that inspires it, by the promise of conversion into greater life and flourishing. The aim is for the Christian traditions to become more, not less, than they currently are by learning from, or receiving of, each other's gifts. The 32 original essays that have been written for this unique volume explore these issues from a wide variety of denominational and disciplinary perspectives, drawing together ecclesiologists, professional ecumenists, sociologists, psychologists, and organizational experts.
Understanding Today S Catholic Parish
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Author : William J. Rademacher
language : en
Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications
Release Date : 2007
Understanding Today S Catholic Parish written by William J. Rademacher and has been published by Twenty-Third Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Religion categories.
People in lay ministry know its joys and challenges well--and Faith Graham here offers guidance and inspiration for developing a spirituality based on these joys and challenges. He focuses on Jesus as a model and the church's liturgy and traditions as guides that sustain and invigorate those who serve as lay ministers today. Recommended for all parish ministers, DREs, and parish leadership teams.