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Why Did You Stay?

One of the most articulate religious leaders of our time explains why she remained part of the church as an agitator for reform women's equality and unity in religion.

The following is an excerpt from an interview with Joan Chittister that appeared in the March,1989 issue of SALT, a magazine for justice-hungry Christians.

Joan Chittister Talks to Nancy Fornasiero

Interview with Joan Chittister The Benedictine nun, human rights advocate and co-chair of the Global Peace Initiative of Women talks about her writing, the Catholic church and the

Interfaith Voices: The Surprising Relevance of Ancient Desert Monastics

Surprising Relevance of Ancient Desert Monastics Maureen Feidler of Interfaith Radio interviewed Joan Chittister about her book, In God's Holy Light .

Joan Chittister: Her Journey from Certainty to Faith by Tom Roberts

NPR correspondent and award-winning author and poet Judith Valente interviewed Joan Chittister recently on her new book, In God’s Holy L

More of PSU Interview with Joan

Hear more of the PSU interview with Joan Chittister. She talks about the future of the Catholic Church and about the sharp decline in the number of American nuns.

Penn State interview with Joan Chittister

Penn State Public Broadcasting reporter Patty Satalia interviewed Sister Joan Chittister on a number of topics including her faith journey, the role of women in the church and society, and future i

Maureen Fiedler interviews Joan Chittister

Maureen Fiedler of Interfaith Voices recently interviewed Joan Chittister regarding the themes of her latest book, Between the

Listen In

PBS Boston recently interviewed Joan Chittister on the topic “Nun Hopes for More Gender Equality in the Church.” The January 27, 2015 interview was conducted by award winning journalist Robin Young

Joan Chittister & Maria Shriver "In Conversation" at Mercyhurst

What did Maria Shriver and Joan Chittister talk about at the 2nd Annual Joan Chittister Lecture Series that took place in April at Mercyhurst University? Listen in on the conversation.

Joan Chittister and Oprah

View this clip from Oprah's interview with Joan Chittister on Super Soul Sunday in February 2015.

Joan Chittister and Oprah

View this clip from Oprah's interview with Joan Chittister on Super Soul Sunday in February 2015.

Joan Chittister and Oprah

View this clip from Oprah's interview with Joan Chittister on Super Soul Sunday in February 2015.

Faith and Justice: 14 Questions for Sister Joan Chittister OSB

“What’s your biggest social justice concern at this moment?” is on of 14 questions that Joan Chittister was asked by Jesuit Sean Salai in an interview for America Magazine.