Joan Chittister
Joan Daugherty Chittister, is an American Benedictine nun, theologian, writer, and speaker. She has served as a Benedictine prioress, Benedictine federation president, president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, and co-chair of the Global Peace Initiative of Women.
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- Born in
- United States
- Educated at
- University of Notre DamePennsylvania State UniversityMercyhurst University
- Awards
- 🏆 Thomas Merton Award
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1936
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