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U.S. Catholic Mission Handbook 2008 UU..SS.. CCAATTHHOOLLIICC MMIISSSSIIOONN HHAANNDDBBOOOOKK 2008 Mission Inventory 2006 – 2007 Tables, Charts and Graphs Resources Published by the UNITED STATES CATHOLIC MISSION ASSOCIATION 3025 Fourth St., NE Ste 100 Washington, DC 20017-1102 Phone: 202 – 832-3112 • Fax: 202 – 832-3688 E-Mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uscatholicmission.org U.S. CATHOLIC MISSION HANDBOOK 2008 Mission Inventory 2006 – 2007 Tables, Charts and Graphs Resources Published by the U.S. CATHOLIC MISSION ASSOCIATION 3025 Fourth St., NE, Ste 100 Washington, DC 20017-1102 Phone: 202-832-3112 Fax: 202-832-3688 E-Mail: [email protected] Web sites: www.uscatholicmission.org and www.mission-education.org i Additional copies may be ordered from USCMA. United States Catholic Mission Association 3025 Fourth Street, NE. Ste 100 Washington, DC 20017-1102 Phone: 202-832-3112 Fax: 202-832-3688 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.uscatholicmission.org COST: $15.00 plus cost of mailing All payments should be prepaid in U.S. dollars. Copyright © 2008 by the United States Catholic Mission Association 3025 Fourth St, NE, Ste 100 • Washington, DC 20017-1102 Tel: 202-832-3112 • Fax: 202-832-3688 Website: www.uscatholicmission.org • E-mail: [email protected] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the written permission of the copyright holder. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I: The United States Catholic Mission Association (USCMA) Purpose, Goals, Activities…………………………………………………………………………..…..….. iv Board of Directors, USCMA Staff………………………………………………………………………….. v Past Presidents, Past Executive Directors, History ……………………………………………….…………vi Part II: The U.S. Catholic Mission Inventory: 2006-2007 Section A: Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………….………..1 Preface.……………………………………………………………………….………………………………1 Guidelines to the Presentation ……………………………………………….………………………………1 Cross-Cultural Guidelines…………………………………………………… ...……………………………2 Section B: U.S. Catholic Missioners by Church Role ..………………………………….……………….……3 (Arch)bishops………………………………………………………..….……...…………..3 Deacons…….........................................................................................................................3 Diocesan Priests……………………………………….……………….……..……….……3 Laypersons…………………………………………….……………….…………….…….5 Religious Brothers…………………………………………..………….………………….8 Religious Priests…………………………………….…………….…….…………….….10 Religious Sisters…………………………………………….…….…….…………….….13 Seminarians………………………………………………….…………..………………..20 U.S. Catholic Missioners by Church Role: 1960 – 2006-07 Table…………...….………..……….21 U.S. Catholic Missioners by Church Role Table and Chart-2006-2007………………….…………..22 Section C: U.S. Catholic Missioners by Country, Gender , Sending Organization………….……………………23 Section D: U.S. Catholic Missioners by Region, Country, Gender…………...………………………………..54 U.S. Missioners by Region and Gender Chart-2006-2007…….…..……………………………………57 Section E: U.S. Catholic Missioners by State, Gender, Sending Organization..………………………………….58 Section F: U.S. Catholic Missioners – U.S. only – Region, State, Gender…………………………………….73 Part III: U.S. Catholic Missioner Statistical Charts……………………………….....…………….….…..74 World Ministry and Cross Cultural Tables………………………………………………………….74 World Ministry and Cross-Cultural Charts………………………………………………………….75 U.S Missioners by Regions – 1960-2007…………………………………………………………...76 Primary Ministry: U.S. Missioners Within/Outside U.S. Borders Table…………………….….….77 Primary Ministry Within/Outside Graph…………………………………………78 Outside U.S. Borders Pie Chart…………………………………………………..78 Within U. S, Borders Pie Chart…………………………………………………...79 Age Distribution by Church Role Table……….…………………………………………………….79 Age Distribution by Church Role Graph……………….…………………..…….80 Primary Ministry: All Missioners Comparative Graph……………..………………………………80 Comparative Table 2000-01, 2002-03, 2004-05, 2006-07..….….…………..……81 Part IV: Useful Information Handy References………………………………………………………..…………………..…,,,…82 United States Catholic Conference of Bishops: Committees…..………….……………………......85 iii PART I UNITED STATES CATHOLIC MISSION ASSOCIATION (USCMA) The United States Catholic Mission Association unites and supports people committed to the cross- cultural global mission of Jesus Christ in service to the Church and the world. Globalization challenges the Church to be more missionary than ever before in its history. At this time of dramatic changes, U.S. Catholics face special responsibilities and opportunities for Christian leadership. As Catholics, we are called to live in solidarity and justice with the people of the world, particularly the poor and marginalized. Missioners serve in a unique way to move humanity toward global community. USCMA is an association of lay and religious members who are involved in missionary service. Our varied experiences with God and life challenge us to welcome all who seek to respond to their call to mission at home and abroad. We are in a new moment, seeing new possibilities for mission. USCMA continues to engage in the universal (catholic) Christian call to mission. USCMA seeks to foster and support existing and new forms of cross-cultural and inter-religious partnerships. At the heart of mission is a spirituality that recognizes solidarity among God’s people, reaches out to the poor, always attempts to build mutual relationships. In this way, USCMA assists the local and universal church in building the reign of God. FOCUS AREAS: USCMA will concentrate it efforts on the integration of the key elements of mission: Proclamation, Witness, Dialogue, Spirituality and Prayer, and Reconciliation and Social Transformation. The call of the Gospel focuses our passion to share with others seeking God through proclamation, dialogue, and prayer. Responding to this call, USCMA will continue to focus on the missionary nature of the Church in light of the ethnic and cultural diversity that characterizes our time. Aware of the challenges and opportunities presented by inculturation, USCMA seeks to strengthen its involvement in cross-cultural and inter-religious collaboration. USCMA works for social transformation through an integral vision of mission and justice. We strive for reconciliation and healing among all God’s people and with all creation. USCMA will address a deeper integration of a spirituality of solidarity and reconciliation in this era of globalization. USCMA will initiate conversations emphasizing developing areas of mission, such as, evolving theologies of mission, short-term and partnering mission experiences. AREAS OF ACTIVITIES: The board and membership of USCMA are committed to supporting and participating with the staff as they: • Maintain publications, research, conferences, and mission statistics. • Continue efforts at collaboration and networking with mission offices (congregation and diocesan), campus ministry offices, and mission oriented groups. • Implement directions emerging from Mission Congress 2005. • Explore and utilize appropriate technology for communication, mission animation, and education. iv USCMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee: Sr. Mary McGlone, CSJ.........................................................President Rev. John Barth, MM.............................................................Vice President Ms. Megeen White-Testa.......................................................Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Sam Stanton ....................................................................Member-at-Large Dr. Andrew Thompson, PhD. ................................................Member-at-Large Members: Rev. Arturo Aguilar, SSC Rev. Michael Linden, SJ Sr. Judy Gomila, MSC Rev. Bill Morell, OMI Ms. Teresita Gonzalez Ms. Rachel Thomas-Morgan Sr. Flotilda Lape, ICM Sr. Suzanne Moore, MM Rev. Mr. Bob Laremore Sr. Mayon Sylvain, RSM. USCMA STAFF MEMBERS Rev. Michael Montoya, MJ ................................................... Executive Director Ms. Charlotte Cook................................................................ Associate Director Sr. Anne Louise Von Hoene, MMS....................................... Accountant Sr. Michael Theresa Brauer, SNDdeN................................... Administrative Assistant MEMBERSHIP USCMA is a membership-based organization. Its members are involved in establishing the direction of the association; they support its life through participation in its research and activities; they provide the financial base that keeps the association viable. USCMA is open to mission-sending congregations and societies, diocesan mission offices, individual missioners, and others interested in cross-cultural mission and global solidarity. v USCMA PAST PRESIDENTS Most Rev. William G. Connare, 1970-1971; 1977-1981 Most Rev. Glennon P. Flavian, 1971-1974 His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Manning, 1974-1977 Sr. Mary Ann Dillon, RSM, 1981-1984 Sr. Mary Louise Lynch, MMS, 1984-1986 Rev. John Fischer, 1986-1990 Dr. Donald Mueller, 1990-1996 Rev. William J. Morton, SSC, 1996-1998 Sr. Christine Beckett, SCN , 1999-2002 Rev. Joseph Nangle, OFM 2002-2005 USCMA PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Rev. Joseph M. Connors, SVD, 1970-1973 Rev. Thomas More Page, CFX, 1973-1974 Rev. Anthony Bellagamba, IMC, 1974-1985 Rev. Joseph Lang, MM, 1985-1991 Sr. Margaret Loftus, SNDdeN, 1991-1995 Mr. Lou McNeil, Ph.D., 1995-1996 Sr. Rosanne Rustemeyer, SSND, 1996-2005 HISTORY The U.S. Catholic Mission Association
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