Sister Kathleen Dolphin, P.B.V.M., Ph.D.

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Director of the Center for Spirituality

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Kathleen Dolphin, P.B.V.M., Ph.D. has been the director of the Center for Spirituality since 2001. She is a member of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a religious congregation of women dedicated to works of education, hospitality, and advocacy for the poor, especially women and children.

Dolphin also teaches in the Department of Religious Studies at Saint Mary's. Her area of research is the integration of theology and spirituality. She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Chicago Divinity School and also holds three master's degrees.

Dolphin has lectured both locally, nationally, and internationally on various topics related to theology, spirituality, ethics, and ecclesiological issues.

Areas of Expertise
  • spirituality
  • intersection of science and religion
  • Catholic Church faith and doctrine
  • ethics
Education
  • Ph.D., University of Chicago Divinity School

Sister Kathleen Dolphin, PBVM, Ph.D.
News Coverage
  • Dolphin discusses "Hope During Hard Times" lectureDolphin discusses "Hope During Hard Times" lectureWNDUMar 3, 2009
  • Local 'Confession' app is a hitSouth Bend TribuneSouth Bend TribuneFeb 10, 2011
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