The Confessions of the Tortilla Priest Author:Victor Salandidi Roman Chatholic Priest Victor Salandini has refused repeated ordes of the San Diego Bishop to wear vestments other than the serape and to stop using corn tortillas as Communion bread. --Time, July 26, 1971 — Father Victor was the first priest to ever go to jil with me in the history of our union. This was the fiurst time a Catholic priest stood... more » up for the workers and was willing to go to jail so that they could be paid a decent wage and be provcided with decent living conditions. --- Cesar Chavez
At a time when vocations on the priesthood are dwindling, and few priests are prophetic, Father Victor's book can be an inspiration to America's youth, some of whom may see the priesthood not as a challenge but as just another job. Perhaps no other priests knows better what is going on in our public high schools. --Steve Allen« less