Claretian Publications publishes works that promote a renewed spirituality rooted in the process of total liberation and solidarity in response to the needs, challenges and pastoral demands in the church today.
“Towards a Theology of the Chamoru” is based upon the historical development of religious expressions and the spirituality of the Chamorro people of the Marianas from missionary conquest to colonization, and gives a clear historical portrait of the disposition of Pacific Islanders in the midst of competing militaristic positioning and geo-politics. “Towards a Theology of the Chamoru” is Diaz’s attempt to paint a portrait of his people’s experience, grounding himself in Scripture and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church and Catholic Social Teaching. The book is based upon his research and writings of other organic intellectuals in Oceania and world renowned Roman Catholic theologians.
Jonathan Blas Diaz received a master of arts degree in systematic and philosophical theology from the Graduate Theological Union and the Franciscan School of Theology in 2003 and a bachelor of arts degree in English from St. John’s Seminary College in 1999. He has extensive teaching and ministerial experience in theological education and ministry and has served in various administrative capacities in Guam and in the continental United States.
The book is now available on Guam and Saipan and can be purchased through Bestseller Bookstores (Guam and Saipan), St. Padre Pio Gift Shop, C & G Religious Enterprises (Hafa Adai Exchange), I Guinahan Chamorro (across Mangilao Winchell’s), and the Guam Federation of Teachers Union.
A book signing with the author will be held on:
• Saturday, Aug. 28 at Bestseller (GPO) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 29 at Bestseller (Micronesian Mall) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 5 at Bestseller (Saipan) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, contact Jonathan B. Diaz at 671-727-4220 or e-mail [email protected].
