“…Midwest serving the needs of their growing Latino/a population, while, simultaneously, managing the decline of predominantly white ethnic populations? ”
My study is important to the church in North America because it will help priests, parishioners and activists alike understand better how to integrate the church and make it a more communal, welcoming, and inclusive place for all people. My study will provide the qualitative as well as quantitative data for Catholic communities to help them improve their outreach and ministries.