October 1, 2026
Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ
Coordinator of Pastoral Care at St. John-St. Paul Catholic Collaborative
“Wandering in Wonder: Cultivating Awe in an Age of Uncertainty”
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Biography
Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ, is a sister of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia, who currently serves as the Coordinator of Pastoral Care at St. John- St. Paul Catholic Collaborative in Wellesley, MA. An award-winning author and speaker, she is a regular contributor to Give Us This Day, Global Sisters Report, and the National Catholic Reporter and has been featured on CNN and National Public Radio. Sister Colleen is the co-host of the podcast “Beyond the Habit,” which seeks to move beyond everyday assumptions of what it means to be Catholic and live the Gospel, offering a dynamic view of vowed religious life as well as the everyday spiritual life.
Steeped in Ignatian Spirituality and Practical Theology, Sr. Colleen holds a master’s in theological studies from Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry.