Dr. Kathleen Brown Hope
Department of Spiritual Formation, Director
BS (Foreign Service) Georgetown University
MA (Economics) Georgetown University
MA (Pastoral Studies) Washington Theological Union
Doctor of Ministry - Catholic University of America
Biography
Kathleen Hope Brown is the director of lay ministry formation. She holds a doctor of ministry from the Catholic University of America and a master of arts in pastoral studies with an emphasis in Word and Worship from Washington Theological Union. She also holds a master’s in economics and completed coursework for a doctorate in the field of economics from Georgetown University. Dr. Brown’s experience extends from chaplaincy at George Washington University to pastoral associate work for St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Arlington, VA. She served as the regional director of the DeSales Spirituality Center in Washington, DC and remains affiliated with the Center. Dr. Brown is married with two sons.
Professional Activities
Dr. Brown gives frequent talks, lectures and workshops on Salesian Spirituality. She also has written numerous articles on the topics of spirituality, lay ministry and liturgy. She is a member of the Catholic Theological Society of America, the North American Academy of Liturgy, and the Salesian Scholars Seminar. She is vice president and president-elect of teh Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry.
Selected Publications
Companions on the Journey: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship, with David M. Orr (DeSales Resource Center: Stella Niagra, NY, 2006)
"As I Have Done for You: Discerning a Lay Ministry Vocation" with David m. Orr, forthcoming in Ministry and Liturgy, April 2008
“To Be an Instrument of Healing: Formation of Ministers to the Sick.” Forthcoming in Ministry and Liturgy, February 2006.
"Formation and the Laity" In Formation (newsletter of the Religious Formation Conference), vol. 14:4, p. 4-5.
“Sending Down Roots” in Educating Leaders for Ministry: Issues and Responses (Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2005), 181-184.
“The Leader of Prayer: An Instrument of the Spirit.” Parish Works, Vol. 8 No. 3 (March 2005): p 1-2
“Leading in Liturgy and in Life.” Ministry and Liturgy (March 2005): p. 8-10.
“Forming a New Generation of Ministers.” Ministry and Liturgy (February 2005): p. 10-11.
“Eucharistic Spirituality in the Gap.” Emmanuel (September/October 2004): p. 417-423
Lay Leaders of Worship: A Spiritual and Practical Guide. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2004.
“ A Eucharistic Spirituality of Ministry of the Word: Drawing on the Wisdom of St. Francis DeSales.” Emmanuel (November 2002): p. 555-563.
“Components of Reconciliation Programs,” A Time to Listen, A Time to Heal. USCCB, 1999. p. 12-17.
