Following 9/11 and the growth of religiously legitimated violence in Islamic countries, the focus of public discussion moved to imams and teachers of religion as actors supporting Muslim isolation and the lack of willingness to integrate--imams became central figures in the debate on Islam. With great enthusiasm, politicians discovered them to be…

A selective history of Mercy Teachers' College (Australia) is divided into six chapters. Following an introduction, the first chapter, "We Shall Find a Place," describes events leading up to the establishment of the college. The second chapter, "And Build," is an account of the major building projects undertaken to provide…

This educational guide, designed for use in Catholic elementary and secondary schools, religious education programs at all grades, youth retreats, teacher training, or parent and adult sessions, places issues related to immigrants and refugees in a Catholic perspective. It offers some basic materials to use and adapt for children and adults to…

The essays in this collection are presented as reflections to accompany an educational guide on the response of the Catholic Christian to immigrants and refugees. The following essays are included: (1) "Refugees Today: Rescue or Containment?" (Richard Ryscavage); (2) "Catholic Church Teachings and Documents Regarding Immigration: Theological…