Mary Catherine Hilkert

About the Author

Mary Catherine Hilkert is a distinguished theologian and professor emerita of theology at the University of Notre Dame, where she has dedicated her career to exploring the intersections of preaching, spirituality, and sacramental theology. With a deep commitment to feminist perspectives in Christian thought, Hilkert's work illuminates how grace manifests in everyday life and liturgy, inviting readers to engage with the divine through imaginative and transformative preaching. Her scholarship draws on rich traditions of Catholic theology while addressing contemporary challenges in faith and culture. As an ordained preacher and influential voice in religious studies, Hilkert continues to inspire clergy, scholars, and laypeople alike with her eloquent insights into the power of words to convey sacred mysteries. Notable for her book Naming Grace: Preaching and the Sacramental Imagination, she bridges academic rigor with pastoral wisdom, fostering a more inclusive and vibrant religious discourse.