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
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Biography:
Sister J. Sheila Galligan, IHM, has been a professor in the Department of Theology at Immaculata University since 1990. She teaches many of the elective/special topics courses. She has delved deeply into the lives and literary legacies of C.S. Lewis and John Paul II. Sister Sheila is actively engaged in promoting respect for human life.
Other teaching experience:
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Pontifical College Josephinum, Summer 1998: Deadly Sins and Saving Virtues
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St. Charles Seminary, Summer 2002: Mary: Doctrine and Devotion
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St. Charles Seminary, Spring 2000-2012: Mary: Doctrine and Devotion (Diaconate Program)
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St. Charles Seminary, May 2014 mini-mester: Deadly Sins and Saving Virtues
Service:
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Ad-hoc committee to oversee the use of the Catechism (NCCB), Archbishop Buechlein
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Villanova Consortium for Mission Effectiveness
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Pastoral Council
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Catholic Library World: 55 Book Reviews (1996-2006)
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Generation Life
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Immaculata University “Macs Respect Life” Club Moderator
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Research Interests:
Sister Sheila is currently exploring questions and issues linked with the topic of forgiveness. She was able to attend the first World Apostolic Congress on Mercy in Rome (April 2-6, 2008). Her primary interest is focused on the theological (biblical/spiritual) aspects of forgiveness. She is also interested in delving more deeply into the contemporary behavioral research on the means, processes and effects of forgiveness. The goal of her research is to understand the interpersonal, intra-personal and group processes that lead to effective Christian forgiveness.
Sr. Sheila Galligan, IHM, S.T.L., S.T.D.
Mail-in Checks for Tickets
Please make check payable to "St. Mary of the Assumption Church" and note "Women's Retreat" on your check. Early bird tickets (purchased through November 30th) are $25.00 each. After November, tickets are $30.00. Purchases will be accepted through January 22, 2018. Check should be mailed to:
Women's Retreat Planning Committee
St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7200 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, Delaware 19707
In-Person Ticket Sales
Members of the Women's Retreat Planning Team will be selling tickets after Masses on October 28th & 29th and January 13th & 14th. Checks or cash will be accepted. Please make checks payable to "St. Mary of the Assumption Church" and note "Women's Retreat" on your check. Early bird tickets (purchased October 28th through November 30th) are $25.00 each. After November, tickets are $30.00.
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Our one day retreat begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27th, in the St. Mary's Room. We encourage you to join us for the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Chapel immediately before the retreat, but this is optional. Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. where you may help yourself to a continental breakfast. Our program will begin at 9:30.
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Lunch will be served at noon, and you may wish to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation at the conclusion of the program at 3:30 p.m.
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Ticket purchases fund the cost of our speaker and meals.
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Information About the Retreat