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Joan Chittister, OSB
is the founder
and executive director
of Benetvision.
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CURRENT POSITIONS
Author - 35 books
Weekly columnist From Where I Stand (National Catholic Reporter); NCRcafe.org
International Lecturer
Executive Director, Benetvision: Research and Resource Center for Contemporary Spirituality
International Committee for the Peace Council, 1995-present
Member, Niwano Peace Foundation, Tokyo, Japan, 2003-2006; Vice-Chair 2004-2006
Co-Chair, The Global Peace Initiative of Women Religious and Spiritual Leaders, 2002-present
Co-Chair The Tikkun Community, the Network of Spiritual Progressives, 2005-present
Board of Directors, Emmaus Ministries, Inc.
Chair, Benedictine Sisters Inner-City Fund, Erie, PA 1994-present
HONORS AND AWARDS
Honorary Doctorates:
Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, OH
St. Michael College, Colchester, VT
Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL
St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, OH
St. Leo College, St. Leo, FL
Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
Loyola University, Chicago, IL
St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN
Villa Maria College, Erie, PA
Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA
Catholic Press Association Awards:
The Way We Were, 2006
Called to Question, 2005
In the Heart of the Temple, 2005
Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope, 2004
The Friendship of Women, 2001
A Passion for Life, 1997
There is a Season, 1996
2007 - Outstanding Leadership Award, Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR)
2007 - National Indie Excellence Book Award for The Ten Commandments: Laws of the Heart.
2006 - Gold Aurora Award for "30 Good Minutes" - Excellence in film and video industries.
2005 - Dr. Thomas A. Dooley Award, University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
2005 - The Best Spirituality Books of 2004, for In the Heart of the Temple; Spirituality and Health magazine.
2004 - Associated Church Press, Seasonal Article, Honorable Mention for US Catholic cover story: "Can You Rise to the Easter
Challenge?"
2003 - Best General Interest Award for 2003, Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope. Association of Theological Booksellers.
2003 - Clare Award, Clinton Franciscans, Clinton, IA.
2002 - Hildegard of Bingen Women for the World Award, St. Scholastica Academy, Chicago,IL.
2002 - Mary Rhodes Award, Loretto Women’s Network, Kansas City, MO.
2001 - Thomas Merton Award, Merton Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
2001 - Ketteler Award for Social Justice, Sisters of Divine Providence, Allison Park, PA.
2001 - Spiritual Questions for the 21st Century: Essays in Honor of Joan D. Chittister, a Festschrift edited by Mary Hembrow-Snyder.
2000 - Presidential Citation, Xavier University.
2000 - Distinguished Alumni Award, Penn State University.
1999 - Jean Harris Award, Rotary International.
1999 - Global Education Associates -Religious Orders Partnership, Recognition of Leadership and Initiative in directing GEA-ROP.
1999 - Service to Society Award, Penn State University Alumni Society.
1999 - Annual Kino Award, Kino Institute, Phoenix, AZ.
1997 - Notre Dame Alumni Association Women's Award of Achievement
1996 - National Ethics Award, Summit on Christian Ethics, Washington, DC.
1996 - Pennsylvania Honor Roll of Women, Harrisburg, PA.
1994 - Ruth Bayley Peace Award, Peacelinks, Pittsburgh, PA.
1994 - Catherine of Alexandria Award, St. Catherine's College, MN.
1992 - U.S. Catholic Award for Furthering the Cause of Women in the Church. U.S. Catholic Magazine, Chicago, IL.
1992 - Catharine of Siena Award, Congregation of St. Catharine of Siena of the Dominican Sisters
of Springfield, KY.
1991 - Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA.
1990 - Pope Paul VI Teacher of Peace Award, Pax Christi National Assembly.
1989 - Woman of the Year Award, Women's Roundtable, Erie, PA.
1986 - Distinguished Alumna of the Year, Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA.
1984 - "Distinguished Pennsylvanian." The William Penn Society, Gannon University, Erie, PA.
1976 - "Promotion of Religious Life," Serra Club International.
PAST POSITIONS
President, Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), 1976-77
President, Conference of American Benedictine Prioresses, 1974-90
President, Federation of St. Scholastica, 1971-78
Prioress, Benedictine Sisters of Erie, 1978-90
U.S. Councilor-Delegate, International Union of Superiors General, 1982-86
Executive Board, Ecumenical and Cultural Institute, St. John's University, Collegeville, MN, 1976-96
Board of Directors, National Catholic Reporter, 1983-2000
Board of Directors, Alliance for International Monasticism, (AIM) 1990-2000
Executive Director, Alliance for International Monasticism, (AIM) 1990-91
Co-Chair, US Catholic Committee, Project Global 2000, Global Education Associates, 1991-94
Member, Board of Trustees, Global Education Associates, 1981-93
Member, Home Rule Charter Review Committee, Erie County Council, 1988-90
Member, Board of Corporators, Hamot Health Systems, Inc., 1984-88
Member, International Monastic Commission for the celebration of the Sesquimillennium of Benedictinism, 1978-80
Board of Corporators, St. Vincent Foundation for Health and Human Services, 1986-2000
Board of Trustees, Erie Community Foundation, 1993-2002.
BOOKS
Welcome to the Wisdom of the World. Chittister, Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans 2007.
25 Windows Into the Soul, Chittister, Benetvision, 2007.
The Ten Commandments, Laws of the Heart. Chittister, Maryknoll, NY, Orbis Books, 2006.
In Search of Belief. Chittister, Liguori, MO: Triumph Books, 2006 (Revised edition of 1999 original. Published in French, Bellarmine,
2002)
The Tent of Abraham, Stories of Hope and Peace for Jews, Christians and Muslims. Chittister, Chishti, Walkow, Beacon Press. 2006.
How Shall We Live. Chittister, Benetvision, 2006.
The Friendship of Women: The Hidden Tradition of the Bible.. Chittister, BlueBridge/Benetvision, 2006 (revised edition of The
Friendship of Women: a spiritual tradition, Benetvision, 2000)
The Way We Were: a story of conversion and renewal. Chittister, Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2005. (French, Novalis, 2006.
Spanish, Publ. Claretianas, 2006.)
Becoming Fully Human: the greatest glory of God. Chittister, Franklin, WI, Sheed & Ward, 2005.
In the Heart of the Temple: my spiritual vision for today’s world. Chittister, New York, Blue Bridge, 2004. (Revised edition of New
Designs). (French, Bellarmine, 2006.)
Called to Question: a spiritual memoir. Chittister, Franklin, WI: Sheed & Ward, 2004. (Spanish, Sal Terrae, 2006 and San Pablo, 2006.)
Listen With the Heart: sacred moments in everyday life. Chittister, Franklin, WI: Sheed & Ward, 2003. (Published in Spanish, Sal
Terrae, 2005)
Twelve Steps to Inner Freedom: humility revisited. Chittister, Erie, PA: Benetvision, 2003. (Published in Spanish, Sal Terre, 2005.)
Scarred by Struggle; Transformed by Hope. Chittister, Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans 2003. (Published in French, Bellarmin;
Italian, Sao Paolo, 2006.)
New Designs: an anthology of spiritual vision. Chittister, Erie, PA: Benetvision, 2002. (Published in Spanish, Sal Terrae, 2003.)
Seeing With Our Souls: monastic wisdom for everyday. Chittister, Franklin, WI: Sheed & Ward, 2002 (Spanish, Lumen, 2006.)
The Friendship of Women: a spiritual tradition. Chittister, Erie, PA: Benetvision and Sheed & Ward, 2000. (Published in German, Don
Bosco Press.)
Living Well: scriptural reflections for every day. Chittister, Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2000.
Life Ablaze: a woman’s novena. Chittister, Franklin WI: Sheed & Ward, 2000. (Published in German, Don Bosco Press) (Revised and
reprinted from the original booklet by Benetvision, 1997).
The Story of Ruth: twelve moments in every woman's life. Chittister, Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2000. (Published in Chinese,
Logos)
Illuminated Life: monastic wisdom for seekers of light. Chittister, Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2000. (Published in French, Bellarmin,
2001; Spanish, Sal Terrae, 2001; Italian, Sao Paolo, 2004, Korean, St. Paul's, 2005.)
Gospel Days: reflections for every day of the year. Chittister, Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1999. (Published in India, Daughters of St.
Paul, 2001, in Spanish by Sal Terrae, 2001.)
In Search of Belief. Chittister, Liguori, MO: Triumph Books, 1999. (Published in French, Bellarmine, 2002)
Heart of Flesh: a feminist spirituality for women and men. Chittister, Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1998.
Light in the Darkness: new reflections on the psalms. Chittister, New York: Crossroad, 1998.
Songs of Joy: new meditations on the psalms. Chittister, New York: Crossroad, 1997.
Passion for Life: fragments of the face of God. Chittister, Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1996.
Beyond Beijing: the next step for women. Chittister, Kansas City, MO: Sheed & Ward, 1996.
The Psalms: meditations for every day of the year. Chittister, New York: Crossroad, 1996.
The Fire in these Ashes: a spirituality of contemporary religious life. Chittister, Kansas City, MO: Sheed & Ward, 1995. (Published in
English, Pauline Publ., India; French, Bellarmin; Italian, San Paolo; Spanish, Sal Terrae; Dutch, Averbode; Portuguese, Sao Paulo;
German, Don Bosco)
There is a Season. Chittister, Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1995.
In a High Spiritual Season. Chittister, New York: Triumph Books, 1995. (Published by Fount Paperbacks, Division of HarperCollins,
London, 1995 and by Pauline Publ., India, under the title Seasons of Life, 1995.)
The Rule of Benedict: insights for the ages. Chittister. New York: Crossroad, 1992 . (Published by St. Pauls, United Kingdom, 1992;
Spanish, Sal Terrae, 2003)
Womanstrength: modern church, modern women. Chittister, Kansas City, MO: Sheed & Ward, 1990.
Job's Daughters: women and power. Chittister, New York: Paulist Press, 1990.
Wisdom Distilled from the Daily: living the rule of St. Benedict today. Chittister, San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1990. (Published in
French, Cerf, 1994; Spanish, Schola, 1998; Portuguese, Sao Paulo, 2004. )
Winds of Change: women challenge the church. Chittister, Kansas City, MO: Sheed & Ward, 1986.
Psalm Journal I and II. Chittister, Kansas City, MO: Sheed & Ward, 1985.
Women, Church and Ministry. Chittister, New York: Paulist Press, 1983.
Faith and Ferment: an interdisciplinary study of Christian beliefs and practices. Chittister and Marty, Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Press
and Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1983.
Climb Along the Cutting Edge an analysis of change in religious life. Chittister et al, New York: Paulist Press, 1977.
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