Sister J. Sheila Galligan, IHM, S.T.L., S.T.D.
Title: Professor Emerita
Department: Theology and Philosophy
Office: Faculty Center 34
Phone: (610) 647-4400 Ext: 3484
Email: sgalligan@immaculata.edu
Education:
1985 Angelicum, Rome; S.T.L., S.T.D., Theology
1980 St. Charles Seminary, Overbrook, PA; M.A., Religious Studies
1972 Immaculata College; B.A., Theology
BIOGRAPHY:
Sister J. Sheila Galligan, IHM has been a professor in the Department of Theology at Immaculata University since 1990. As a current Professor Emerita she teaches a variety of elective/special topics courses. She has delved deeply into legacies of C.S. Lewis, John Paul II and Dorothy Day.
Courses Taught:
The 209 The Mystery of Sin and Salvation
The 212 Mary the Mother of Jesus
The 230 Forgiveness, Justice and Reconciliation
Research Interests:
I continue to explore matters related to the Hebrew Scriptures (Psalms), Forgiveness and C S Lewis.
Publication:
American Theological Inquiry (online journal), Robert Coles; Seeing the Secular in Light of the Sacred, July 2009. http://atijournal.org/Vol2No2.htm
Presentations 2025:
January 17, “To Bless and Be a Blessing,” St Monica Parish, Berwyn, PA
January 31, “Arise and Call Her Blessed,” (Retreat Day), Villa Maria by the Sea, Stone Harbor, NJ
February 1, “Relight the FIRE,” Saints Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester, PA
February 21, “Spiritual Warfare: Unpacking The Screwtape Letters,” Saints Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester, PA
February 27, “At the School of Mary: Mother of the Eucharist,” Saints. Philip and James Parish, Exton, PA
March 15, “Mary: Woman of the Eucharist, ” Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA
April 5, “Spiritual Cardiology” (Retreat Program), Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, North Wales, PA
May 3, “Through Joy and Beyond: Meet C S Lewis,” St Norbert Abbey, Paoli, PA