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Father Luis Olivares, a biography [electronic resource] : faith politics and the origins of the sanctuary movement in Los Angeles
- Title
- Father Luis Olivares, a biography [electronic resource] : faith politics and the origins of the sanctuary movement in Los Angeles / Mario T. García.
- Author
- García, Mario T.
- Publication
- Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press, [2018]
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- Description
- 1 online resource (pages cm)
- 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"--
- Uniform Title
- Father Luis Olivares, a biography (Online)
- Alternative Title
- Father Luis Olivares, a biography (Online)
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Electronic books.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Access (note)
- Access restricted to authorized users.
- Contents
- San Antonio -- Seminary -- Priesthood -- Company man -- Conversion -- Organizing the barrio -- Community priest -- Preparing sanctuary -- Declaring sanctuary -- Expanding sanctuary -- The good pastor -- ¡Presente!
- LCCN
- 2018010415