Father Luis Olivares : a biography : faith politics and the origins of the sanctuary movement in Los Angeles. [electronic resource]

Autor:	García, Mario T., author
Jazyk:	angličtina
Informace o vydání:	Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press, [2018]
Předmět:	Sanctuary movement -- California -- Los Angeles Church work with refugees -- California -- Los Angeles Social justice -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church Political refugees -- Central America Electronic books
Druh dokumentu:	Bibliographies; Online; Non-fiction; Individual biography; Government documents; Electronic document
Abstrakt:	Summary: "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"-- Provided by publisher.
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