Father Luis Olivares, a biography : faith politics and the origins of the sanctuary movement in Los Angeles
Church work with refugees Political refugees Sanctuary movement Social justice Clergy Olivares, Luis, e-böcker Biography
The University of North Carolina Press
2018
EISBN 9781469643328
San Antonio.
Seminary.
Priesthood.
Company man.
Conversion.
Organizing the barrio.
Community priest.
Preparing sanctuary.
Declaring sanctuary.
Expanding sanctuary.
The good pastor.
¡Presente!
"This is the amazing untold story of the Los Angeles sanctuary movement's champion, Father Luis Olivares (1934-1993), a Catholic priest and a charismatic, faith-driven leader for social justice. Based on previously unexplored archives and over ninety oral histories, this compelling biography traces the life of a complex and constantly evolving individual, from Olivares's humble beginnings in San Antonio, Texas, to his close friendship with legendary civil rights leader César Chávez and his historic leadership of the United Neighborhoods Organization and the sanctuary movement"--
Seminary.
Priesthood.
Company man.
Conversion.
Organizing the barrio.
Community priest.
Preparing sanctuary.
Declaring sanctuary.
Expanding sanctuary.
The good pastor.
¡Presente!
"This is the amazing untold story of the Los Angeles sanctuary movement's champion, Father Luis Olivares (1934-1993), a Catholic priest and a charismatic, faith-driven leader for social justice. Based on previously unexplored archives and over ninety oral histories, this compelling biography traces the life of a complex and constantly evolving individual, from Olivares's humble beginnings in San Antonio, Texas, to his close friendship with legendary civil rights leader César Chávez and his historic leadership of the United Neighborhoods Organization and the sanctuary movement"--
