Joan Chittister

Joan Chittister
O.S.B.
Born
Joan Daugherty

(1936-04-26) April 26, 1936 (age 88)
DuBois, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Notre Dame
Penn State University
TitleRoman Catholic nun
Websitejoanchittister.org

Joan Daugherty Chittister O.S.B. (born April 26, 1936[1]), is an American Benedictine nun, theologian, author,[2] and speaker. She has served as Benedictine prioress and Benedictine federation president, president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, and co-chair of the Global Peace Initiative of Women.

  1. ^ Kurian, George Thomas; Smith, James D. III, eds. (2010). The Encyclopedia of Christian Literature. Vol. 2. Scarecrow Press. p. 252.
  2. ^ "NCR Author Profile". NCR. 2010-07-22. Archived from the original on December 21, 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-26.