"Pioneers of Latino Ministry relates the apostolic fervor of Claretian Missionaries, especially among the Latina and Latino faithful they accompanied. With engaged storytelling and critical assessment, Deborah E. Kanter unveils not just the history of one religious order, but the sojourn of Hispanic Catholicism and immigration from the dawn of the Mexican Revolution to the present." - Timothy Matovina, author of Latino Catholicism: Transformation in America's Largest Church "It is necessary to tell with dignity and respect the stories, struggles, and hopes of Hispanic/Latino Catholic immigrants and Deborah E. Kanter accomplishes that in Pioneers of Latino Ministry. This book provides key insights and pastoral orientations to better minister, serve and accompany Hispanic/Latino Catholic immigrants in the United States. Pioneers of Latino Ministry embraces a missionary spirit and an ethic of bridge building and social responsibility with underserved communities. This book will be treasured by members of the Claretian community as well as historians, pastoral agents, directors and coordinators of Hispanic/Latino ministry, and social justice advocates." - Yohan Garcia, Loyola University Chicago
"A beautiful and engaging narrative history that brings to life not only the Claretian Missionaries, but the Latino laity whom they served. In telling this vibrant and dynamic story, Deborah E. Kanter has expanded the story of the American Catholic Church and its people." - Julia G. Young, author of Mexican Exodus: Emigrants, Exiles, and Refugees of the Cristero War
