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Chicano Clergy and the Emergence of Liberation Theology

Gilbert R. Cadena

University of California, Berkeley

This study examines the relationship between Chicano clergy and liberation theology. It is argued that religion can be a significant element in the empowerment of Chicanos, when religious leaders join the side of Chicano laity. Using datafrom a 1986 national study of Chicano Catholic priests and bishops, thefindings show that the respondentsfeel Chicanos do not have an adequate voice in Catholic social policy, the church has discriminated against Chicanos, and the church has not adequately responded to the socialproblemsfacing Chicanos. Many support and have participated in Latino lay movements (i.e., national encuentros, community organizations, and comunidades de base) and pastoral centers (i.e., Mexican American Cultural Center). The results also reveal that the majority of clergy are influenced by liberation theology and accept a U. S. version of liberation theology as an appropriate modelfor Chicanos wishing to bring about both ecclesiastical and social change.

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 11, No. 2, 107-121 (1989)
DOI: 10.1177/07399863890112001
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