Father Luis Olivares, a biography : faith politics and the origins of the sanctuary movement in Los Angeles / Mario T. García.
| Author/creator |
García, Mario T. author. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press, [2018] |
| Copyright Notice | ©2018 |
| Description | 547 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Prologue -- Introduction -- San Antonio -- Seminary -- Priesthood -- Company man -- Conversion -- Organizing the barrio -- Community priest -- Preparing sanctuary -- Declaring sanctuary -- Expanding sanctuary -- The good pastor -- ¡Presente! -- Epilogue. |
| Abstract | "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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Biography. |
| LCCN | 2018010415 |
| ISBN | 9781469643311 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | 1469643316 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | BX4705 .O4838 G37 2018 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |