Twinning Faith and Development: Catholic Parish Partnering in the US and Haiti* One of the first in-depth studies about grassroots-to-grassroots development assistance and development spurred by non-professionals. * Looks at how development is perceived and practiced by members of a Catholic parish in the US Twinning Faith and Development documents the operation of a project in which two Catholic churches - one in the US and one in Haiti - partner to spur development in Haiti. Little is known about the functioning of grassroots initiatives led by those without formal training or professional experience in conventional development, even though these direct linkages between citizens in the global north and south are becoming prominent and important channels for international development. More than 350 parishes in North America currently work with parish "sisters" in Haiti alone through partnerships called "twinning". Hefferan explores development as it is conceived, designed, and implemented by those outside the conventional aid industry, those not considered to be development experts. She looks at both twinning’s failings and its possibilities as an alternative to conventional development practices. |
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Page 76
... Church during a time of radical change for the Church more broadly . From 1962 to 1965 , the Second Vatican Council convened an inter- national council of bishops to " open the windows " of the Church in order to let “ a little fresh ...
... Church during a time of radical change for the Church more broadly . From 1962 to 1965 , the Second Vatican Council convened an inter- national council of bishops to " open the windows " of the Church in order to let “ a little fresh ...
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... church communities in the hemisphere . According to McGlone ( 1997 ) , there are three dimensions to these " new " church - to - church relationships : a high degree of laity involve- ment , short pastoral service or an " altogether new ...
... church communities in the hemisphere . According to McGlone ( 1997 ) , there are three dimensions to these " new " church - to - church relationships : a high degree of laity involve- ment , short pastoral service or an " altogether new ...
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... church pews project . But shortly thereafter , Father approached St. Robert for additional pew money , saying more pews were needed . St. Robert committee members did not respond favorably . We said no , they should've built more church ...
... church pews project . But shortly thereafter , Father approached St. Robert for additional pew money , saying more pews were needed . St. Robert committee members did not respond favorably . We said no , they should've built more church ...
Contents
Studying Twinning and Development | 27 |
Developments Theory and Practice | 43 |
Twinning at St Robert | 75 |
Copyright | |
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