Ann Killian

Ann Killian is a novice with the Dominican Sisters of Peace. She holds a PhD in English Language and Literature from Yale University.

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Sisters on the Move

The Dominican Sisters of Peace spend their lives constantly on the move, changing places and customs to meet the emerging needs of the people of God.

By Ann Killian

November 13, 2021

The Varieties of Religious Community Today

Religious Life

Article

No Justice, No Peace

The American public demands peaceful conduct from citizens protesting police brutality and racism. Why doesn’t it expect the same of law enforcement?

By Ann Killian

June 17, 2020

Race

Social Justice

Must Reads

Politics

The Art of the Possible

How can Democrats salvage parts of their agenda after they failed to pass Build Back Better?

By The Editors

January 21, 2022

Religion

Welcoming the Stranger

For Jesuit Relief Services executive director Joan Rosenhauer, refugee resettlement and support is the mission at the heart of Catholicism.

By John Gehring

January 13, 2022

Culture

Mirror, Mirror

A major retrospective devoted to the art of Jasper Johns affords new visions of the artist, and ourselves.

By Griffin Oleynick

January 12, 2022

Culture

The Empowerment Trap

The documentary LuLaRich shows how the LuLaRoe multilevel-marketing scheme preyed on women’s desire to balance careers with families.

By Emma McDonald

January 6, 2022

Books

Hard-Won Wisdom

Lucille Clifton’s re-issued memoir celebrates life, acknowledges difficult times, and recognizes beauty wherever it can be found.

By Clifford Thompson

January 15, 2022

Collections

Christmas Critics 2021

Editors and contributors recommend books at the end of the year.

By The Editors

December 15, 2021

Collections

Thomas Merton at Commonweal

A selection of the monk, poet, and social critic’s spiritual writings from the archives

By The Editors

December 10, 2018